Federal holidays 2025 Christmas Eve news: Federal holidays 2025 update: Trump gives 2 extra offs this year on Christmas eve and December 26 – here’s what federal workers need to know
2025 Christmas Eve Federal Holiday Granted by Trump
Under the new order, federal employees will continue to celebrate the standard Christmas Day holiday on Dec. 25, but the additional two days mark a rarity in recent years and provide extended holiday breaks for many workers.
Trump Christmas Eve Federal Holiday Executive Order Announced
Trump’s executive order states that some agencies and offices can remain open, although most federal employees will have extra days off, according to a Federal News Network report. Employees performing duties related to national security, defense, or other essential public needs may still be required to report for duty.
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Is Christmas Eve a Federal Holiday Every Year?
Historically, presidents have occasionally granted additional vacation time to federal employees. Former US president Joe Biden gave his employees Christmas Eve leave in 2024. Even during Trump’s previous terms, federal employees received extra leave for Christmas Eve in 2018, 2019 and 2020.
According to a report by the Federal News Network, former US president Barack Obama gave leave to federal employees on December 26, 2014 and December 24, 2012. Former US president George W. Bush also gave permission on December 24 in both 2001 and 2007.
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2025 Federal Holidays: What Days Are Observed for US Workers?
However, with the exception of the 2 extra days that are federal holidays this year, below are the federal holidays recognized by the Office of Personnel Management.
- New Year’s Day (January 1).
- Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday (third Monday in January).
- Washington’s Birthday (third Monday in February).
- Memorial Day (last Monday in May).
- Juneteenth National Independence Day (June 19).
- Independence Day (July 4th).
- Labor Day (first Monday in September).
- Columbus Day (second Monday in October).
- Veterans Day (November 11).
- Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday of November).
- Christmas Day (December 25).
FAQ
Will federal employees get Christmas Eve off in 2025?
Yes, federal employees will be furloughed on December 24 following Trump’s executive order.
Is Christmas Eve a federal holiday?
Normally no, but Trump made it an extra federal holiday in 2025.
