Holidays and Closures
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The U.S. Embassy/Consulate observes both U.S. and Russian holidays and will be closed on those dates. The visa application services call center also observes U.S. and Russian holidays and will also be closed on those dates.
U.S. Embassy/Consulate Dates of Closure
| Date | Day | Holiday | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Wednesday | New Year Holidays | U.S., Russia |
| January 2 - 3 | Thu - Fri | New Year Holidays | Russia |
| January 6 | Monday | New Year Holidays | Russia |
| January 7 | Tuesday | Orthodox Christmas Day | Russia |
| January 8 | Wednesday | New Year Holidays | Russia |
| January 20 | Monday | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | U.S. |
| February 17 | Monday | President's Day | U.S. |
| February 24 | Monday | Defender’s Day | Russia |
| March 9 | Monday | Women's Day | Russia |
| May 1 | Friday | May Day | Russia |
| May 4 | Monday | Bridge holiday (transferred from Saturday, January 4) | Russia |
| May 5 | Tuesday | Bridge holiday (transferred from Sunday, January 5) | Russia |
| May 11 | Monday | Victory Day | Russia |
| May 25 | Monday | Memorial Day | U.S. |
| June 12 | Friday | Russian Independence Day | Russia |
| July 3 | Friday | Independence Day | U.S. |
| September 7 | Monday | Labor Day | U.S. |
| October 12 | Monday | Columbus Day | U.S. |
| November 4 | Wednesday | Day of Consent and Reconciliation | Russia |
| November 11 | Wednesday | Veteran's Day | U.S. |
| November 26 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day | U.S. |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | U.S. |