About the Embassy
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.