{"id":4176,"date":"2025-12-18T21:32:01","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T21:32:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theinformantusa.com\/?p=4176"},"modified":"2025-12-18T21:32:01","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T21:32:01","slug":"%e2%9d%97%f0%9f%8e%84%f0%9f%87%ba%f0%9f%87%b8-trump-considers-declaring-christmas-eve-and-dec-26-federal-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theinformant.com\/?p=4176","title":{"rendered":"\u2757\ud83c\udf84\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 TRUMP CONSIDERS DECLARING CHRISTMAS EVE AND DEC. 26 FEDERAL HOLIDAYS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The proposal would expand the federal holiday calendar around Christmas, according to Axios.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>President Donald Trump is considering a move to declare Christmas Eve and December 26 as federal holidays, according to Axios, a step that would give federal workers additional days off surrounding Christmas.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">President Donald Trump is considering declaring Christmas Eve and December 26 federal holidays, according to reporting by Axios, citing people familiar with the discussions. The move has not been finalized, and no formal announcement has been made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If implemented, the change would expand the federal holiday calendar by adding days immediately before and after Christmas Day. Federal holidays apply to federal employees and institutions, though private employers are not required to follow the same schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Axios reported that the idea has been discussed internally as part of broader considerations around work schedules and federal observances. The White House has not released details on timing, implementation, or legal authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any such declaration could be made through executive action, though Congress also has authority over the federal holiday calendar. It remains unclear whether lawmakers would be involved in the decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Supporters say the move could reflect cultural traditions and give workers more time with family during the holiday season. Critics may raise questions about productivity, costs, and consistency with other federal observances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As of now, the proposal remains under consideration. The White House has not confirmed whether Trump will move forward with the plan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The proposal would expand the federal holiday calendar around Christmas, according to Axios. President Donald Trump is considering a move to declare Christmas Eve and December 26 as federal holidays, according to Axios, a step that would give federal workers additional days off surrounding Christmas. 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