Skip to content
  • FS
  • Retirement
  • Pay & Benefits
  • HR
  • Agency News
  • Topics
    • TSP News
    • OPM Updates
    • Workforce News
    • Court Cases
    • Leadership
    • Q&A
  • Authors
FedSmith.com

Holidays

Remembering a Fallen Hero on Veterans Day: My Friend Bud Harenchar

By Steve OppermannNov 10, 2011 5:53 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

In honor of Veteran’s Day, the author remembers a long time friend and veteran of the Vietnam War, Albert “Bud” Harenchar, Jr.

An Extra 2009 Holiday for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 14, 2009 7:49 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Feeling down and out on a Monday morning? Here is something that may perk up your day: Federal employees (most of them anyway) will get extra time off from work on December 24, 2009.

Is Today a Federal Holiday? Short Workday for Many Feds

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNov 25, 2009 7:20 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Wednesday, November 24th isn’t really a federal holiday. But, says OPM, agencies can dismiss employees early while “renewing our commitment on Thanksgiving.”

The Real Meaning of Memorial Day

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 22, 2009 7:34 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment
Photo of veterans gravesites at Arlington National Cemetery

Memorial Day is a three-day holiday. Please take time to remember the reason for the holiday. Here is a real-life example of what this holiday means to families.

A Four-Day Weekend (With Pay) Coming This Month

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 6, 2009 8:25 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Some readers will be getting a four-day weekend in January. Other readers will get a three-day weekend. Here is how the holiday will work.

President Gives Feds Another Holiday in 2008

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 12, 2008 12:20 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

President Bush has issued an Order giving federal employees an extra holiday this year: December 26, 2008.

Federal Offices Closed Tuesday In Honor of Gerald R. Ford

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 29, 2006 6:51 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Federal offices will be closed on Tuesday in honor of former President Gerald R. Ford.

It’s a Holiday: Let’s Go To the Beach!

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 27, 2005 7:25 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

The traditional meaning of Memorial Day has been altered as society has changed. Here is a personal tribute to one man who died in service to his country.

Some Feds To Get More Holiday Pay Than Others

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 27, 2004 7:29 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

There are two holidays coming up in one pay period. That will create numerous questions on how to handle pay for some federal employees. Here’s what OPM has to say about it.

Friday, June 11, Is A Holiday For Pay Purposes

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJun 9, 2004 7:02 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Friday, June 11, 2004 is not a holiday. But for pay and leave purposes, it is a holiday.

Newer posts
← Previous Page1 … Page7 Page8 Page9 Page10

Free Email Lists

Subscribe to our free email list to get our news updates in your inbox.

Use a personal email if possible (i.e. Gmail); some agencies restrict emails from lists
Choose Lists:

Daily TSP Performance

March 16, 2026

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.7591 +0.03% +0.88%
F Fund $20.9443 +0.37% +0.30%
C Fund $107.4700 +1.02% -1.87%
S Fund $99.4099 +1.02% -0.99%
I Fund $57.5199 +1.33% +3.65%
L Income $29.4440 +0.35% +0.69%
L 2030 $58.3840 +0.68% +0.49%
L 2035 $17.7544 +0.78% +0.42%
L 2040 $68.0428 +0.84% +0.38%
L 2045 $18.8199 +0.90% +0.34%
L 2050 $41.6774 +0.95% +0.30%
L 2055 $21.4734 +1.12% +0.21%
L 2060 $21.4709 +1.12% +0.21%
L 2065 $21.4683 +1.12% +0.21%
L 2070 $12.7239 +1.12% +0.20%
L 2075 $11.1144 +1.12% +0.20%
Get detailed TSP data at TSPDataCenter.com

Archives

Popular Tags

AFGE Annuity Backlog Bargaining Budget COLA COVID CSRS Data Breach Donald Trump Election Employee Relations Executive Order FedSmith Polls FEGLI FEHB FERS FLRA FRTIB GAO General Schedule Government Shutdown Hatch Act Hiring Holidays Inflation Insurance IRA IRS Labor Relations Locality Pay Medicare MSPB Official Time OPM Pay Raise Postal Service Proposed Legislation Roth Social Security Taxes Telework Travel TSP Unions VA Vaccinations

FedSmith.com is a certified Ezoic Premium publisher
© 2026 FedSmith Inc. All rights reserved.
  • About
  • Write for Us
  • Resources
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use