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Trump Grants Extra Days Off for Christmas 2025

12/19/2025

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order granting federal employees two additional days off for Christmas on December 24 and December 26, 2025.
The measure creates a five-day holiday weekend that includes Christmas Day.
Agency heads may require some staff to work to meet national security or public needs.
This marks the first time in recent years that both December 24 and December 26 have been designated as holidays.

History

Historical Context

The Uniform Monday Holiday Act, enacted on June 1, 1968, aimed to create long weekends by moving several federal holidays to Mondays, including Memorial Day and Columbus Day. This legislation significantly impacted federal employees' work-life balance. President Trump's recent executive order to add December 24 and 26 as holidays reflects a continuing trend toward prioritizing employee well-being during festive seasons, potentially influencing private sector policies.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order granting federal employees two additional days off for Christmas on December 24 and December 26, 2025.
The measure creates a five-day holiday weekend that includes Christmas Day.
Agency heads may require some staff to work to meet national security or public needs.
This marks the first time in recent years that both December 24 and December 26 have been designated as holidays.

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