Providing for the Closure of Executive Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government on December 24, 2025, and December 26, 2025

The order directs federal agencies to close and excuse their employees from duty on December 24, 2025, and December 26, 2025. However, the heads of these departments and agencies may require certain offices or employees to remain operational for reasons of national security, defense, or other public need. The Director of the Office of Personnel Management is instructed to implement this order.