Tag: Holidays
An Extra 2009 Holiday for Federal Employees
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
Friday, June 11, 2004 is not a holiday. But for pay and leave purposes, it is a holiday.
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