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Is Christmas Eve a federal holiday? Here's what to know after Biden's executive order


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Published in Politics and Government on Tuesday, December 24th 2024 at 0:22 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • Here is what to know after President Joe Biden signed an executive order making Christmas Eve a federal holiday in 2024.

President Joe Biden signed an executive order on December 22, 2023, officially recognizing Christmas Eve as a federal holiday for the first time. This decision was made to allow federal employees to spend more time with their families during the holiday season. Previously, Christmas Eve was not a designated federal holiday, although some federal offices and agencies might have closed or operated on reduced hours. The executive order means that federal employees will have the day off, with pay, on December 24, 2023. This move has been met with mixed reactions; supporters see it as a positive step towards family values and holiday spirit, while critics argue about the potential economic impact and the precedent it sets for other holidays. The order does not affect private sector employees, whose holiday schedules remain at the discretion of their employers.

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