US embassy closed today, tomorrow, January 1

The American embassy in Dhaka, including the Consular Section and the American Center with the Archer K Blood American Center Library and the Student Advising Center, will remain closed today and tomorrow [December 24 and 25], and on January 1, 2013, on the occasion of Christmas Day and New Year's Day. These days are American holidays.
Emergency services for American citizens will be available. They are requested to call at 885-5500 and ask for the duty officer, said a press release yesterday.