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Remembering Memorial Day: Federal Agency Continuing the Search for Missing American Service Members

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 24, 2025 5:49 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

On Memorial Day (May 26, 2025), we honor missing service members. Learn how a federal agency uncovers their stories and why it matters.

Legislation Reintroduced to Make Workers’ Memorial Day a Federal Holiday

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 3, 2025 8:01 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

Federal employees could have another paid holiday for Workers’ Memorial Day if a new bill were to become law.

Legislation Would Give Federal Employees Another Holiday for Easter

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 19, 2025 7:30 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
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Legislation has been introduced to make the Monday after Easter Sunday a federal holiday.

Will Federal Employees Get an Extra Holiday for Inauguration Day?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 7, 2025 8:05 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Inauguration Day in 2025 presents a unique scenario for federal employees in the Washington, DC area.

Day of Mourning Declared for Jimmy Carter; Federal Agencies Closed January 9

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 30, 2024 7:29 AM | Updated: Jan 9, 2025 2:04 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

President Biden has issued an Executive Order closing federal agency offices and giving federal employees a holiday to honor former President Jimmy Carter.

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

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 19, 2024 2:55 PM | Updated: Jan 14, 2025 8:23 AM Categories 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?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNov 27, 2024 8:30 AM | Updated: Dec 19, 2024 4:45 PM Categories 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.

2025 Federal Holidays

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 13, 2024 1:55 PM | Updated: Jan 11, 2025 10:57 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

What paid holidays can federal employees expect in 2025?

Will St. Patrick’s Day Become a New Federal Holiday?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 14, 2024 8:31 AM | Updated: Jan 13, 2025 6:18 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

St. Patrick’s Day is a popular day in America but it seems unlikely that Congress will create a new holiday.

Washington’s Birthday or Presidents’ Day? Now One Holiday For All Presidents

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 14, 2024 12:37 PM | Updated: Jan 13, 2025 4:56 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

Washington’s birthday is now Presidents’ day, a paid holiday for many including federal employees. Here is why George Washington is celebrated.

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