Christmas vacation is about to be a little longer for some lucky workers.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday, Dec. 18, declaring Christmas Eve and the day after Christmas federal holidays in 2025. Christmas falls on a Thursday this year, meaning some workers will now get an additional break from Wednesday, Dec. 24, through Friday, Dec. 26.
A few extra days off around the holidays is welcome news for most - but not all Americans will reap the benefits.
Who gets Christmas Eve and Dec. 26 off? And will your errands be interrupted by extra closures those days? Here's what to know.
While Christmas Eve and Dec. 26 have been declared federal holidays in 2025, they are not permanent additions to the holiday schedule.
