Holidays and Closures

Overview

The U.S. Embassy and other U.S. agencies in Monrovia observe both U.S. and Liberian holidays and will be closed on those dates. The visa application services call center also observes U.S. and Liberian holidays and will also be closed on those dates.

Embassy Dates of Closure

Dates of Closure - All Dates 2019
DATE DAY OF WEEK HOLIDAY COUNTRY
January 1 Tuesday New Year’s Day U.S., Liberia
January 21 Monday MLK Birthday U.S.
February 11* Monday Armed Forces Day Liberia
February 18 Monday President's Day U.S.
March 13 Wednesday Decoration Day Liberia
March 15 Friday J.J. Robert Birthday Liberia
April 12 Friday Fast and Prayer Day Liberia
May 14 Tuesday Unification Day Liberia
May 27 Monday Memorial Day U.S.
July 4 Thursday U.S. Independence Day U.S.
July 26 Friday Liberian Independence Day Liberia
August 23 Friday Flag Day Liberia
September 2 Monday Labor Day U.S.
October 14 Monday Columbus Day U.S.
November 7 Thursday Thanksgiving Day Liberia
November 11* Monday Veterans Day U.S.
November 28 Thursday Thanksgiving Day U.S.
November 29 Friday W.V.S. Tubman Birthday Liberia
December 25
 Wednesday Christmas Day U.S., Liberia