EO 14371
Providing for the Closing of Executive Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government on December 24, 2025, and December 26, 2025
Government Reform
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Summary
This executive order closes all executive departments and agencies of the federal government on December 24, 2025, and December 26, 2025, excusing employees from duty on those dates. Department and agency heads may keep certain offices open and require certain employees to work if needed for national security, defense, or other public needs.
Key Points
- 1All federal executive departments and agencies are closed on December 24, 2025 (day before Christmas) and December 26, 2025 (day after Christmas), with employees excused from duty
- 2Agency heads have discretion to keep certain offices and installations open and require employees to work if necessary for national security, defense, or other public needs
- 3The two days are treated as falling within the scope of existing federal employee pay and leave statutes, affecting how employee compensation and leave are handled
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the executive order. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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