Mechanical Engineering World
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order designating both Christmas Eve (December 24) and the day after Christmas (December 26) as federal holidays for 2025.
This directive will result in the closure of most federal agencies, granting employees an extended break surrounding the traditional Christmas Day holiday.
It is important to note that this is a temporary measure applicable only to 2025 and does not permanently alter the standard list of U.S. federal holidays.
Furthermore, the order allows agency leaders to require essential personnel to report for duty on these dates to ensure critical operations continue.