Kyrgyz and American Holidays
2012
To observe American and Kyrgyz holidays, in 2012 the Embassy will be closed for official business on the following days:
|
Date |
Day |
Description |
|
January 2 |
Monday |
New Year’s Day (observed) |
|
January 6 |
Friday |
Orthodox Christmas Day (observed) |
|
January 16 |
Monday |
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. |
|
February 20 |
Monday |
Washington’s Birthday |
|
February 23 |
Thursday |
Homeland Protector’s Day |
|
March 8 |
Thursday |
International Women's Day |
|
March 21 |
Wednesday |
People’s Holiday Nooruz |
|
May 1 |
Tuesday |
Labor Day |
|
May 4 |
Friday |
Constitution Day of the KR (observed) |
|
May 9 |
Wednesday |
Victory Day |
|
May 28 |
Monday |
Memorial Day |
|
July 4 |
Wednesday |
Independence Day |
|
August 31 |
Friday |
Independence Day of the KR |
|
September 3 |
Monday |
Labor Day |
|
October 8 |
Monday |
Columbus Day |
|
November 12 |
Monday |
Veterans Day |
|
November 22 |
Thursday |
Thanksgiving Day |
|
December 25 |
Tuesday |
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.