Will federal employees get Christmas Eve off in 2025?

President Donald Trump announced federal workers will get extra days off on Christmas Eve 2025 and on Dec. 26 this year. The White House released his executive order on Thursday, Dec. 19.

Do federal employees have Christmas Eve off?

Yes, but only for this year, and only for federal employees. Trump's executive order declared Christmas Eve (Dec. 24) and the day after Christmas (Dec. 26) federal holidays for 2025. The order applies only to this year and does not permanently add those dates to the federal holiday calendar.

Will December 24th and 26th be a federal holiday?

Pursuant to an Executive Order of the President of the United States, December 24 and December 26 have been designated as federal holidays for U.S. federal government purposes.

Is Christmas Eve a federal holiday in 2025?

While Christmas Eve has been declared a federal holiday in 2025, it is not a permanent addition to the holiday schedule.

Is the federal government closed on December 24, 2025?

In addition, on Dec. 18, 2025, the President signed an Executive Order closing the federal government on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025, and Friday, Dec. 26, 2025.

Will Federal Employees Get an Extra Christmas Holiday in 2025?

Will banks be closed Christmas Eve and day After Christmas?

Most banks will be open Christmas Eve, though they may have shortened hours. Chase Bank branches will be open until 1 p.m. local time on Christmas Eve, according to a spokesperson. They are closed on Thursday for Christmas Day, and then will be open for normal business hours on Friday.

Will mail run on Christmas Eve 2025?

LOS ANGELES — All post offices in the CA 5 Los Angeles area will close at noon on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, for Christmas Eve, and Wednesday, December 31, 2025, for New's Eve.

Do government jobs work on Christmas Eve?

Government jobs, especially federal ones, often work on Christmas Eve unless the President issues an executive order for an extra day off, which is common but not guaranteed; essential personnel (security, defense, public need) usually must work regardless, while state/local governments have their own rules, but often treat it as a holiday, requiring essential staff to cover. 

Is December 26, 2025 a federal holiday?

All executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government shall be closed and their employees excused from duty on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, and Friday, December 26, 2025, the day before and the day following Christmas Day, respectively.

Is December 26, 2025 a holiday?

𝗙𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧! December 26 and 29 are NOT holidays in 2025, says Malacañang Palace.

Is 25 and 26 December a public holiday?

UK bank holidays between 2025 and 2026

25 December (Thursday): Christmas Day. 26 December (Friday): Boxing Day.

Are Christmas Eve and the 26th federal holidays?

No, Christmas Eve (Dec. 24) and December 26 are not permanent federal holidays, but they were declared temporary federal holidays for 2025 by President Trump via executive order, giving most federal employees extra time off that year; these temporary designations don't apply to 2026 or future years unless a new order is issued, so standard holidays remain Christmas Day (Dec. 25) and others like New Year's, Juneteenth, and Independence Day, with Dec. 26 becoming observed if Christmas falls on a Sunday. 

Is December 24th a new federal holiday?

President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday declaring Dec. 24 and Dec. 26 as federal holidays. Federal employees will receive a five-day holiday break.

Are government offices closed for Christmas Eve?

On Dec. 18, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that will close federal executive departments and agencies on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, and the day after Christmas, Dec. 26.

Do federal workers get Christmas Eve off in 2025?

Trump signed an executive order on Dec. 18 that closed most federal offices on Christmas Eve and Friday, Dec. 26, and while the days are considered federal holidays in 2025, the pair are not a permanent addition to the holiday schedule.

Do you get a day off on Christmas Eve?

Many people work on Christmas Eve, as it's not a federal holiday, but many private companies, schools, and some states offer it as a partial or full day off, often with reduced hours, depending on industry and employer policy. Federal workers usually get it off if the President declares it a temporary holiday, but this doesn't bind private businesses, which often close early or give the day off as a perk. 

Is the Fed closed on Christmas Eve?

According to the Federal Reserve, banks will follow the typical schedule of being open for business on Dec. 24 and 26 and closed on Christmas Day.

Will banks be closed on Christmas Eve 2025?

No, banks will not be fully closed on Christmas Eve 2025 (December 24th), but most will operate with shortened hours, closing in the early afternoon (around 1 PM to 3 PM), as it's a federal holiday for some workers but not a mandatory bank holiday. You should check your specific bank's website or call your local branch to confirm their exact opening times for December 24th, 2025, as TD Bank might have longer hours and others close earlier. 

Will USPS be closed on 12/24 and 12/26?

U.S. Postal Service post offices will be closed, and mail will not be delivered on Christmas Day, according to the agency's website. Post offices will be open for retail transactions on Dec. 24 and Dec. 26, and mail will be delivered on those days.

Why is mail taking so long in 2025?

Mail is taking longer in 2025 primarily due to the USPS Delivering for America plan to cut costs by consolidating facilities, refining delivery standards (slowing some first-class mail), reducing transportation, and managing staffing changes, leading to slower-than-ideal times for many customers despite efficiency goals. These changes, including lowering on-time delivery targets, have slowed delivery for about 11% of first-class mail, while about 14% might get it faster, and some rural areas are seeing greater impacts. 

What holidays do federal employees have off?

Holidays for Federal Employees

• New Year's Day (January 1).
• Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. ...
• Washington's Birthday (Third Monday in February).
• Memorial Day (Last Monday in May).
• Juneteenth National Independence Day (June 19).
• Independence Day (July 4).
• Labor Day (First Monday in September).

Will banks be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025?

21. The U.S. stock market will also be closed on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, reopening again Tuesday morning at 9:30 a.m. ET. Though banks and credit unions are closed, ATMs and online banking services will still be available for transactions on Jan.

How many federal holidays are there in 2025?

In 2025, the 11 federal holidays will fall on the following dates: New Year's Day: Wednesday, January 1. Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Monday, January 20.