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Providing for the Closing of Executive Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government on December 24, 2025, and December 26, 2025
AI Summary:
This regulation is an Executive Order issued by the President of the United States that provides for the closure of federal government executive departments and agencies on December 24 and 26, 2025, which are the days immediately before and after Christmas Day. The order excuses federal employees from duty on these dates, while allowing agency heads to keep certain offices and installations open for national security, defense, or other public needs. The order ensures that these days will be treated like other federal holidays for the purposes of employee pay and leave, and requires the Director of the Office of Personnel Management to implement the order. The document includes standard legal provisions clarifying that the order does not impair agency authorities, does not create enforceable rights, and will be implemented consistent with applicable law and available appropriations.