Christmas: News & Articles

Looking Back on 2024: Federal Pay Raise, an Election, and More

By Ian SmithDec 31, 2024 11:50 AM Current Events Leave a comment

Words 'year in review' written in a torn edge design surrounded by paperclips

What were the biggest events of 2024 for federal employees?

Biden Gives Most Federal Employees an Extra Holiday with Christmas Eve Off of Work

By Ralph R. SmithDec 19, 2024 2:55 PM | Updated: Jan 14, 2025 8:23 AM Current Events Leave a comment

Words 'Merry Christmas and Happy New Year' written on a blue background surrounded by poinsettias and Christmas ornaments

President Biden has issued an Executive Order giving federal employees an extra holiday on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024.

Will There Be a Christmas Eve Holiday for Federal Employees in 2024?

By Ralph R. SmithNov 27, 2024 8:30 AM | Updated: Dec 19, 2024 4:45 PM Current Events Leave a comment

Words 'Merry Christmas' overlaying an illustration of a winter scene of snow and trees, one of which is a Christmas tree in the foreground with lights and gifts around it

Will there be a Christmas Eve holiday for Federal employees in 2024? The odds are not high but it has happened before.

Christmas 2022: Will Federal Employees Have an Extra Holiday?

By Ralph R. SmithNov 15, 2022 11:05 AM | Updated: Dec 23, 2022 9:36 AM Human Resources Leave a comment

Will President Biden give federal employees an extra holiday for Christmas 2022? That is unlikely.

Christmas Eve is on a Friday: Still Hoping for Another Holiday?

By Ralph R. SmithDec 7, 2021 9:46 AM | Updated: May 15, 2023 11:59 AM Human Resources Leave a comment

Christmas Day falls on a Saturday in 2021. Christmas Eve is on December 24th and that is a holiday for most federal employees. Will there be an additional day off?

How Federal Employees Can Save Money While Christmas Shopping

By Jason KayNov 22, 2021 2:45 PM | Updated: Jan 13, 2025 6:35 PM Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

These are some resources to help federal employees save money on their Christmas shopping.

OPM Issues Pay and Leave Guidance for Christmas Eve Holiday

By Ian SmithDec 23, 2020 4:41 PM | Updated: May 15, 2023 12:02 PM Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

OPM has issued pay and leave guidance for the 2020 Christmas Eve holiday.

President Trump Gives Federal Employees a Four Day Christmas Weekend

By Ralph R. SmithDec 11, 2020 8:20 PM Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

President Trump has signed an Executive Order giving most federal employees an extra day off on Christmas Eve.

Extra Time Off for Federal Employees on Christmas Eve?

By Ralph R. SmithDec 7, 2020 6:13 AM | Updated: Dec 12, 2020 3:59 AM Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

Will President Trump give federal employees extra time off at Christmas? There is a precedent for it.

OPM Issues Leave Guidance for Extra Christmas Holiday

By Ian SmithDec 18, 2019 2:11 PM | Updated: Dec 21, 2019 7:02 AM Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

OPM has issued leave guidance for the extra holiday at Christmas this year.

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