Trump just declared December 26th a national holiday. What's open and closed? | Fortune

"President Donald Trump's recent executive order has turned the post-Christmas slump into an official extension of the holiday season, designating Friday, Dec. 26, as a federal holiday. While his directive has effectively shuttered federal offices for a rare five-day weekend, the rest of the economy is operating in a state of partial suspension, leading to a confusing situation about who, exactly, is back to business today."

"Trump's executive order, signed last week, closed executive departments and agencies on both Christmas Eve and today, Dec. 26. However, unlike statutory holidays established by Congress (like Christmas Day itself), this presidential decree applies strictly to the executive branch of the federal government. It does not legally bind the private sector, states, or even independent federal entities like the Postal Service."

"All executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government shall be closed and their employees excused from duty on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, and Friday, December 26, 2025, the day before and the day following Christmas Day, respectively, the order says. So, what does this mean for you? Assuming you're trying to run errands, manage your finances, or even just visit a local business today, here's an overview of what's open and closed."

President Donald Trump issued an executive order closing executive departments and agencies on Wednesday, December 24 and Friday, December 26, 2025, extending a five-day break for federal employees. The order applies only to the executive branch and does not create a statutory holiday; it does not bind the private sector, state governments, independent federal entities like the U.S. Postal Service, or Congress. Non-essential federal offices such as Social Security field offices, passport agencies, and many IRS functions are closed, delaying services until the following Monday. The U.S. Postal Service remains operational because of its independent funding structure, and mail delivery has resumed its normal schedule.

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