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Holidays

The U.S. Embassy Pristina will be closed for the following holidays during the year 2009.

Date

Holiday Name

Type

January 1

New Year's Day

American/Local

January 2

New Year's Day

 Local

January 7

Christmas (Orthodox)

Local

January 19

Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.

American

February 16

President's Day

American

February 17

Kosovo Independence Day

 Local

April 9Kosovo Constitution Day

 Local

April 13*

Easter Monday (Catholic)

Local

April 20

Easter Monday (Orthodox)

Local

May 01

Labor Day

Local

May 08Europe Day

 Local

May 25

Memorial Day

American

July 3

Independence Day

American

September 7

Labor Day

American

September 21*

Eid-Al-Fitr

Local

October 12

Columbus Day

American

November 11

Veterans Day

American

November 26

Thanksgiving Day

American

November 27

Eid-Al-Addha  

Local

December 25

Christmas Day

American/Local

* The dates depend on the lunar cycle.

Per 3 FAM 414.3, when an American holiday falls on a Saturday, it will be observed on the preceding Friday; and when falling on a Sunday, it will be observed on the following Monday.

Please note that local holidays are subject to change by government decree.

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