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Trump Declares Five-Day Weekend Amid Holiday Criticism

12/25/2025

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Trump Declares Holidays

On December 18, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order designating December 24 and December 26, 2025 as federal holidays, creating a five-day weekend for many federal employees.
The holidays are temporary and require Congressional approval to become permanent.
Federal offices will close, while many private businesses, including banks and the U.S. Postal Service, stay open.
Trump used the holiday season to criticize political opponents on social media.

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Historical Context

The Uniform Monday Holiday Act, enacted on June 1, 1968, established several federal holidays, including Memorial Day and Columbus Day, to create long weekends for workers. This legislation aimed to enhance leisure time and economic activity. Trump's recent executive order to designate December 24 and 26 as holidays continues the ongoing debate over holiday policies and their implications for federal employees, reflecting historical struggles over labor rights.

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Trump Declares Holidays

On December 18, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order designating December 24 and December 26, 2025 as federal holidays, creating a five-day weekend for many federal employees.
The holidays are temporary and require Congressional approval to become permanent.
Federal offices will close, while many private businesses, including banks and the U.S. Postal Service, stay open.
Trump used the holiday season to criticize political opponents on social media.

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