Below is a list of the US Bank Holidays, known as Public or Federal Holidays, for 2008 and 2009.
The Embassy is closed on both US and UK Holidays
| Bank Holidays 2008 | Day Observed | Date |
|---|---|---|
| New Years Day | January 1 |
Tuesday, January 1, 2008 |
| Martin L King's Birthday | 3rd Monday in January | Monday, January 21, 2008 |
| President’s Day | 3rd Monday in February | Monday, February 18, 2008 |
| Memorial Day | Last Monday in May | Monday, May 26, 2008 |
| Independence Day | July 4 |
Friday, July 4, 2008 |
| Labor Day | 1st Monday in September | Monday, September 1, 2008 |
| Columbus Day | 2nd Monday in October | Monday, October 13, 2008 |
| Veteran’s Day | November 11 |
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 |
| Thanksgiving Day | 4th Thursday in November | Thursday, November 27, 2008 |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Thursday, December 25, 2008 |
| Bank Holidays 2009 | Day Observed | Date |
|---|---|---|
| New Years Day | January 1 |
Thursday, January 1, 2009 |
| Martin L King's Birthday | 3rd Monday in January | Monday, January 19, 2009 |
| President’s Day | 3rd Monday in February | Monday, February 16, 2009 |
| Memorial Day | Last Monday in May | Monday, May 25, 2009 |
| Independence Day | July 4 |
Friday, July 3, 2009 |
| Labor Day | 1st Monday in September | Monday, September 7, 2009 |
| Columbus Day | 2nd Monday in October | Monday, October 12, 2009 |
| Veteran’s Day | November 11 |
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 |
| Thanksgiving Day | 4th Thursday in November | Thursday, November 26, 2009 |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Friday, December 25, 2009 |