The following American and Ukrainian holidays will be observed in 2013 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 |
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 |
Friday |
March 8 |
Ukraine |
International Labor Day |
Wednesday, Thursday |
May 1, 2 |
Ukraine |
Orthodox Easter |
Monday |
May 6* |
Ukraine |
Victory Day |
Thursday |
May 9 |
Ukraine |
Memorial Day |
Monday |
May 27 |
U.S. |
Holy Trinity Day |
Monday |
June 24* |
Ukraine |
Constitution Day |
Friday |
June 28 |
Ukraine |
Independence Day |
Thursday |
July 4 |
U.S. |
Independence Day |
Monday |
August 26* |
Ukraine |
Labor Day |
Monday |
September 2 |
U.S. |
Columbus Day |
Monday |
October 14 |
U.S. |
Veterans Day |
Monday |
November 11 |
U.S. |
Thanksgiving Day |
Thursday |
November 28 |
U.S. |
Christmas Day |
Wednesday |
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.