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Trump Declares December 24 and 26 Federal Holidays

12/24/2025

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Trump Declares Holidays

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order December 18, 2025, designating December 24 and 26 as federal holidays, enabling time off for federal workers, while offices remain open for national security and defense.
Tallahassee city offices will close December 25–26, and Leon County will close libraries and community centers, while parks stay open.
New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) will close Christmas Eve and be closed on Christmas Day.

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Trump's Jet Flights

On December 23, 2025, Justice Department documents show U.S. President Donald Trump flew on Jeffrey Epstein’s private jet eight times in the 1990s.
The documents do not allege any criminal activity by Trump.
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The Trump administration announced a $3,000 bonus for undocumented migrants who voluntarily leave the United States.

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Trump Declares Holidays

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order December 18, 2025, designating December 24 and 26 as federal holidays, enabling time off for federal workers, while offices remain open for national security and defense.
Tallahassee city offices will close December 25–26, and Leon County will close libraries and community centers, while parks stay open.
New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) will close Christmas Eve and be closed on Christmas Day.

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