The United States Embassy in Kingston will be closed on Monday, October 16, in recognition of the local public holiday, National Heroes Day. As well, the Consular section, the Information Resource Centre, United States Agency for International Development and the U.S. Peace Corps offices will also be closed on Monday.
The embassy and its affiliated offices will reopen for business on Tuesday, October 17, 2006.
2007 holidays
Concerning public holidays, the Ministry of Labour and Social Security has released an official list for 2007:
Monday, January 1, New Year's DayWednesday, February 21, Ash WednesdayFriday April 6,
Good FridayMonday, April 9,
Easter MondayWednesday, May 23, Labour DayWednesday, August 1, Emancipation DayMonday, August 6, Independence DayMonday, October 15, National Heroes DayTuesday, December 25, Christmas DayWednesday, December 26, Boxing Day
