President Donald Trump has signed an executive order adding two extra paid holidays for federal workers in 2025, extending the Christmas break.
Under the order, all executive departments and federal agencies will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve) and Friday, Dec. 26 (the day after Christmas, or Boxing Day). Around 150,000 federal employees in California are covered by this policy.
Some offices, however, may remain open for “national security, defense, or other public need.” Employees required to work those days may receive holiday pay or time off later, depending on their role and schedule. The U.S. Postal Service and contract employees should check with supervisors or contract officers for specific pay and leave details.
Mail and postal services:
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The U.S. Postal Service will operate on Christmas Eve, delivering regular mail and Priority Mail Express. Local post office hours may vary.
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On Christmas Day, Dec. 25, all post offices will be closed, and mail delivery will pause. Normal service resumes Friday, Dec. 26.
Social Security Administration offices:
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Most field offices will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Dec. 24 and Dec. 26.
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Offices will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 25.
IRS operations:
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The IRS will remain open on Dec. 24 and Dec. 26 for mission-critical work, but customer service phone lines and taxpayer assistance centers will be closed. IT staff will be available for technical support.
Other federal holidays:
Federal employees also observe New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Washington’s Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. After Christmas, the next federal holiday is New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, 2026.
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