2025 US Federal Holidays: Extra Christmas Days Off
US federal employees will enjoy 13 holidays in 2025, including two extra days off around Christmas. Discover the full list of official dates and what it means for workers.
US federal employees will enjoy 13 holidays in 2025, including two extra days off around Christmas. Discover the full list of official dates and what it means for workers.
President Trump signs executive order giving federal staff Christmas Eve and Boxing Day off, after earlier criticising 'non-working holidays' like Juneteenth. Read the full story.
President Trump signs an order giving federal employees Christmas Eve and Boxing Day off in 2025, a move following his criticism of too many national holidays. Read the full story.
A federal judge moves to block hundreds of layoffs at US agencies, citing a law passed to end the government shutdown. Read the latest on this legal setback.
Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announces she won't seek fourth term as Trump's federal intervention continues. Read the full story on this political development.
President Trump asserts Chicago residents demand federal troops after violent weekend leaves teen dead and eight injured. Local officials resist intervention as National Guard controversy deepens.
US authorities search for Keith Michael Lisa, 51, accused of threatening Trump's attorney Alina Habba with a bat. Read the latest on this breaking security incident.
A federal judge has barred the Trump administration from immediately cutting funding to the University of California over discrimination claims. Discover the legal battle's implications.
The American Federation of Government Employees warns of unprecedented industrial action as 800,000 federal workers face working without pay during budget impasse.
Millions of US federal employees confront financial uncertainty as political brinkmanship threatens government shutdown, leaving families in limbo and essential services at risk.
Hundreds of thousands of American federal employees face financial catastrophe as political deadlock triggers government shutdown, forcing workers to take out high-interest loans to survive.
Hundreds of thousands of American federal employees confront financial uncertainty as political gridlock threatens government shutdown, with Democrats pushing emergency legislation to protect worker pay.
Decarlos Brown Jr. could face execution after federal indictment in the brutal kidnapping and murder of 25-year-old mother Sidniea Dubose, whose body was found in remote woodland.
Former President Donald Trump considers deploying National Guard troops to protect ICE agents in Portland following violent protests, raising concerns about federal overreach and political tensions.
A California federal judge delivers a major blow to the Trump administration, blocking their controversial move to recall federal employees without pay during the government shutdown.
Former President Donald Trump unveils radical plan to slash federal workforce through sweeping layoffs and hiring freezes, sparking concerns about government stability and public services.
Former US President Donald Trump has warned he would cut American financial assistance to Argentina if Javier Milei loses the upcoming presidential election, in a dramatic intervention into foreign politics.
In an unprecedented World Cup incident, law enforcement officers detained a prominent player during a crucial match, creating chaos and controversy that's rocking the football world.
Donald Trump's sudden intervention to halt Gaza suffering reveals complex political motivations behind what appears to be humanitarian action. Analysis suggests strategic positioning rather than pure altruism drives this unexpected Middle East move.
Shocking footage captures the moment a food delivery rider weaves through speeding traffic on the M4 during morning rush hour, forcing police intervention in a dangerous incident that left motorists stunned.
The US government shutdown enters its third week with no resolution in sight, causing widespread disruption to federal services and leaving thousands of workers without pay as political divisions paralyse Washington.
Donald Trump intervenes in Middle East diplomacy with unexpected advice to Australian Senator Penny Wong, suggesting a controversial approach to Israel-Palestine negotiations that has drawn criticism from political leaders.
Labour leader Keir Starmer faced heated protests outside a central London venue as demonstrators criticised his stance on the Israel-Hamas conflict, requiring police intervention to ensure his safe departure.
Shocking scenes emerge as Westminster Council clears a staggering 20 tonnes of waste from a luxury London home, revealing a property crisis that's left neighbours horrified and authorities scrambling.
Former President Donald Trump and allies are reportedly planning sweeping federal workforce reductions that could bypass Congress, raising concerns about government stability and workers' rights.
Hundreds of thousands of US federal employees confront financial uncertainty as political gridlock threatens to halt government paychecks, with essential services at risk.
Hundreds of thousands of American federal employees could see delayed or reduced paychecks as Congress races against time to avert a catastrophic government shutdown.
Hollywood star Orlando Bloom required police assistance after an obsessed fan followed him from France to California, creating a tense standoff outside a Los Angeles studio.
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo launches scathing criticism of Mayor Eric Adams' handling of Rikers Island, calling for federal intervention in the dangerous prison crisis.
Hundreds of thousands of American federal employees confront financial catastrophe as political stalemate in Washington triggers government shutdown, leaving workers without pay during crucial holiday season.