Holidays
Biden gives federal employees Christmas Eve off
Amid the potential of a government shutdown fueled by budget uncertainties on Capitol Hill, the president issued an executive order on Thursday giving federal employees Dec. 24 off.
From holiday parties to gifts, ethics czar warns feds to stay cautious during holiday season
Be careful before accepting that glass of wine at your next holiday party.
That Time Three Wise Judges Ruled That Christmas Eve Was a Federal Holiday
Not every Christmas Eve, though.
Most Federal Employees Will Receive Friday Off for Juneteenth
President Biden signed a bill Thursday afternoon making the anniversary of the end of slavery a federal holiday, and OPM confirmed that federal workers will have Friday off.
Juneteenth Will Be a New Holiday for Feds, Although It’s Unclear When
The holiday would typically be observed Friday, but a lack of lead time to implement a newly passed bill could delay when federal workers see a new day off.
A Federal Holiday Poem
Our annual ode to federal employees.
Inauguration a Holiday for D.C.-Area Feds, Even Those Teleworking Due to COVID-19
The quadrennial bonus day off will still apply to capital region feds in 2021 even though many are not commuting to the office.
Federal Employees to Get a Full Day Off on Christmas Eve
President Trump issues an executive order that breaks with recent precedent by granting vacation for all of Dec. 24, rather than a half-day.
Feds Are Likely to Get a Half-Day Off on Christmas Eve This Year
President Obama gave civil servants an extra half-day off on Dec. 24 the last two times Christmas fell on a Friday.
There Is No Federal Presidents' Day Holiday
But federal employees, like many other workers, do get Monday, Feb. 17, 2020 off.
A Federal Holiday Poem
Our annual ode to federal employees.
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OPM Issues Guidance on Christmas Eve Closure
Most federal workers will receive their usual basic pay.
In Surprise Move, Trump Gives Federal Employees Christmas Eve Off
The move splits from most recent precedent when Christmas fell on a Wednesday.
Feds Are Unlikely to Get Christmas Eve Off This Year
Presidents do not typically grant extra vacation time when Christmas falls on a Wednesday.
OPM Issues New Rules for Feds on Religious Holidays
Employees have 13 pay periods on either side of a holiday to make up for time missed.
Trump Gives Federal Employees Christmas Eve Off
Move comes as partial shutdown prospect still looms.
Federal Employees Have a Good Chance of Getting Christmas Eve Off This Year
Presidents have historically granted feds a vacation day on Dec. 24 to make a four-day weekend in years when Christmas falls on a Tuesday.
A Federal Holiday Poem
Our annual ode to federal employees.
A Federal Holiday Poem
Our annual ode to federal employees.
A Federal Holiday Poem
Our annual ode to federal employees -- a tradition since 1998.
