Providing for the Closing of Executive Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government on December 24, 2019
Executive Order 2019-27678
|Signed on December 18, 2019
45th Presidency
What it means
Grants federal employees a paid day off on Tuesday, December 24, 2019, creating a four-day weekend for Christmas. Agency heads may require certain employees to work if necessary for national security or public needs.
Expected impact
- Increased employee morale and work-life balance for federal workers during the holiday season
- Potential short-term reduction in government services and availability on December 24
- Possible economic boost to travel and retail sectors from the extended holiday weekend
- Cost savings from reduced facility operations (utilities, security) at federal buildings