Trump gives fed workers off on Christmas Eve, December 26

11 articles, oldest first.

1. New York Post

   President Trump creates two new federal holidays around Christmas ↗ (opens New York Post)

   Published Dec 17, 2025

   New York Post's feed description

   The president took executive action Thursday to ensure that federal workers get Christmas Eve and the day after Christmas off from work.

2. Fox26 Houston

   Trump gives fed workers off on Christmas Eve, December 26 ↗ (opens Fox26 Houston)

   Published Dec 18, 2025

   Same headline from 6 more outlets

   Fox26 Houston's feed description

   On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to give federal workers off on December 24 and December 26 this year, creating a five-day holiday break.

3. Black Enterprise

   Trump Gifts Some—Not All—Federal Workers The Gift Of A 5-Day Christmas Weekend ↗ (opens Black Enterprise)

   Published Dec 18, 2025

   Black Enterprise's feed description

   It's the first time in years federal employees received two days off as presidents have given the day before or after Christmas, not both.

4. Fox News

   Trump grants many federal workers unprecedented 5-day holiday break with two extra days off around Christmas ↗ (opens Fox News)

   Published Dec 18, 2025

   Fox News's feed description

   President Donald Trump signed an executive order giving federal employees Dec. 24 and Dec. 26 off, creating a five-day Christmas break in 2025.

5. Newsweek

   Trump Executive Order: Are federal employees now off on Christmas Eve? ↗ (opens Newsweek)

   Published Dec 18, 2025

   Newsweek's feed description

   Trump orders federal agencies closed December 24 and 26, excusing workers before and after Christmas.

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