Summary
President Trump is considering making Christmas Eve and the day after Christmas new federal holidays through an executive order. This change would mean extra days off for federal workers if approved.
Key Facts
- President Trump plans to issue an executive order for two new federal holidays: Christmas Eve and December 26.
- Federal holidays are usually set by Congress and signed by the President.
- An order has been drafted, but it is not official until President Trump signs it.
- There is uncertainty if the President can create multiple holidays with an executive order.
- Federal holidays influence days off expectations in the private sector.
- Recently, Juneteenth was made a federal holiday by former President Biden.
- President Trump mentioned in the past that the U.S. has too many non-working holidays.
