Kyrgyz and American Holidays
2013
To observe American and Kyrgyz holidays, in 2013 the Embassy will be closed for official business on the following days:
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Date |
Day |
Description |
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January 1 |
Tuesday |
New Year’s Day |
|
January 7 |
Monday |
Orthodox Christmas Day |
|
January 21 |
Monday |
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. |
|
February 18 |
Monday |
Washington’s Birthday |
|
February 22 |
Friday |
Homeland Protector’s Day (observed) |
|
March 8 |
Friday |
International Women's Day |
|
March 21 |
Thursday |
People’s Holiday Nooruz |
|
May 1 |
Wednesday |
Labor Day |
|
May 6 |
Monday |
Constitution Day of the KR (observed) |
|
May 9 |
Thursday |
Victory Day |
|
May 27 |
Monday |
Memorial Day |
|
July 4 |
Thursday |
Independence Day |
|
August 30 |
Friday |
Independence Day of the KR (observed) |
|
September 2 |
Monday |
Labor Day |
|
October 14 |
Monday |
Columbus Day |
|
November 11 |
Monday |
Veterans Day |
|
November 28 |
Thursday |
Thanksgiving Day |
|
December 25 |
Wednesday |
Christmas Day |
The dates of the National sliding Islamic holidays Orozo Ait and Kurman Ait have to be determined by lunar calendar and announced by the Kyrgyz Government.
Kyrgyz holidays that fall on a Sunday are observed the following Monday.
Holidays that fall on Saturdays be observed on Fridays.