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Holidays

The U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen observes U.S. holidays as well as Danish holidays. This means that the Embassy is closed on the following days in 2008.

  • January 1 , New Year's Day
  • January 21, Martin Luther King Day
  • February 18 , Presidents' Day
  • March 20 , Maundy Thursday
  • March 21 , Good Friday
  • March 24 , Easter Monday
  • April 18 , Prayer Day
  • May 1 , Ascension Day
  • May 12, Whit Monday
  • May 26, Memorial Day
  • June 5, Constitution Day
  • July 4, Independence Day
  • September 1 , Labor Day
  • October 13 , Columbus Day
  • November 11, Veterans Day
  • November 27, Thanksgiving Day
  • December 24, Christmas Eve
  • December 25, Christmas Day
  • December 26, Boxing Day
  • December 31, New Year's Eve (½ day)

If you want to read more about U.S. holidays, their history and their meaning please go to our Intro to the U.S. section.