Official Embassy Holidays

Year 2009 Official Embassy Holidays

The following American and Ukrainian holidays will be observed in 2009 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 Thursday, Friday January 1, 2 U.S./Ukraine
Orthodox Christmas Wednesday January 7 Ukraine
M. L. King's Birthday Monday January 19 U.S.
Presidents' Day Monday February 16 U.S.
International Women's Day Sunday, Monday March 8, 9 Ukraine
Orthodox Easter Sunday, Monday April 19, 20 Ukraine
International Labor Day Friday, Saturday, Monday May 1, 2, 4
 Ukraine
Victory Day Saturday, Monday May 9, 11 Ukraine
Memorial Day Monday May 25 U.S.
Holy Trinity Sunday, Monday June 7, 8 Ukraine
Constitution Day Sunday, Monday June 28, 29 Ukraine
Independence Day Friday, Saturday July 3, 4 U.S.
Independence Day Monday August 24, Ukraine
Labor Day Monday September 7 U.S.
Columbus Day Monday October 12 U.S.
Veterans Day Wednesday November 11 U.S.
Thanksgiving Day Thursday November 26 U.S.
Christmas Day Friday 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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