Closing of Executive Departments and Agencies on December 24, 2012
Dec 28, 2012
Signed by: Barack Obama
Signed on: Dec 21, 2012
Published on: Dec 28, 2012
Dec 28, 2012
Signed by: Barack Obama
Signed on: Dec 21, 2012
Published on: Dec 28, 2012
Summary
Gives federal workers the day off on Monday, December 24, 2012, the day before Christmas, with some exceptions for important jobs.
What problem does this solve?
Christmas Eve in 2012 was on a Monday, which would have been a normal workday between a weekend and a major holiday. This order closes federal agencies for the day, giving employees a long weekend for Christmas.
What does this order do?
Closes federal government agencies
Orders all executive branch departments and agencies to be closed on Monday, December 24, 2012, and excuses their employees from work.
Allows exceptions for essential services
Permits agency heads to require certain employees to work for reasons of national security, defense, or other important public needs.
Specifies pay and leave rules
States that December 24, 2012, will be treated as a holiday for pay and leave purposes, following existing federal laws and executive orders.
Who does this affect?
- Federal government employees
- Executive branch departments and agencies
What is the real world impact?
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Provides a holiday for federal employees
Gives most federal workers a paid day off on Christmas Eve. This allows for a four-day weekend for the Christmas holiday, which can improve worker morale.
When does this start?
This order applies to a single day, closing the federal government on Monday, December 24, 2012.