Embassy Still Closed (and Some Info on Holidays)

An update: The US Embassy/Consulate in Manila remains closed because of the flooding -- Manila gets floods just about every year around this time (good reason not to live there). Tomorrow is a holiday, so it will be closed then, too.

The U.S. Embassy will be closed again on Tuesday, August 20, 2013, due to continued severe flooding, road closures, and continued government warnings.  The Embassy will also be closed on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 in honor of Ninoy Aquino Day. We expect to re-open on Thursday, August 22, 2013, weather permitting. Consular services remain suspended in order to keep the public and our employees safe.  Individuals with scheduled visa interviews should watch our website or contact our visa information service at 02-982-5555 to reschedule. For U.S. citizens with American Citizen Services appointments, please either re-schedule your appointment by visiting our web site or await contact by the ACS unit in the next few days. For emergencies involving U.S. citizens, please contact the Embassy through the main Embassy telephone (632) 301-2000.

The Philippines has a lot of holidays, by the way. Visitors need to be aware of them, though the degree of business closure varies a lot. Most places that cater to tourists and expats remain open on most holidays -- Christmas and Holy Week are the big exceptions.