Official Embassy Holidays

Year 2008 Official Embassy Holidays

The following American and Ukrainian holidays will be observed in 2008 by the Embassy. The Embassy will be closed to the public these days.
Please note, that some particular dates may vary annually.

Holiday Day Date Country
New Year's Day Monday December 31 U.S./Ukraine
New Year's Day Tuesday January 1 U.S./Ukraine
Orthodox Christmas Monday January 7 Ukraine
M. L. King's Birthday Monday January 21 U.S.
Presidents' Day Monday February 18 U.S.
International Women's Day Saturday March 8**, 10** Ukraine
Orthodox Easter Sunday, Monday April 27, 28 Ukraine
International Labor Day Thursday, Friday May 1, 2
 Ukraine
Victory Day Friday May 9 Ukraine
Memorial Day Monday May 26 U.S.
Holy Trinity Sunday, Monday June 15, 16 Ukraine
Constitution Day Saturday, Monday June 28**, 30** Ukraine
Independence Day Friday July 4 U.S.
Independence Day Sunday, Monday August 24**, 25** Ukraine
Labor Day Monday September 1 U.S.
Columbus Day Monday October 13 U.S.
Veterans Day Tuesday November 11 U.S.
Thanksgiving Day Thursday November 27 U.S.
Christmas Day Thursday December 25 U.S.

* - When a Ukrainian holiday falls on Saturday or Sunday, it is usually observed on Monday.

** - When a U.S. holiday falls on Saturday, it is usually observed on Friday, when on Sunday -- it is usually observed on Monday.

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine may make additional changes in the holiday schedule during the year.

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