Embassy Holidays
The American Embassy in Damascus will observe the following American and Syrian holidays in 2009:
Date Holiday Country January 1 (Thursday)
New Year's Day
US
January 18 (Sunday)
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
US
February 15 (Sunday)
Presidents’ Day
US
March 8 (Sunday)
Revolution Day
Syria
March 9 (Monday)
Prophet's Day (Mawlid An Nabi)
Syria*
April 12 (Sunday)
Catholic Easter Day
Syria
April 19 (Sunday)
Orthodox Easter Day
Syria
May 6 (Wednesday)
Martyrs Day
Syria
May 24 (Sunday)
Memorial Day
US
July 4 (Saturday) **
Independence Day
US
September 6 (Sunday)
Labor Day
US
September 20 -22 (Sun -Tues) *
Al Fitr Holiday (End of Ramadan)
Syria*
October 11 (Sunday)
Columbus Day
US
November 11 (Wednesday)
Veterans Day
US
November 26 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Day
US
November 29 - 30 (Sun-Mon) *
Al Adha Holiday
Syria*
December 24 (Thursday)
Christmas Holiday
US
* Based on Lunar Calendar. Exact date will be confirmed by the religious authorities on a later date and may be subject to change.
** Holiday