Providing for the Closing of Executive Departments on Dec 24, 2020
Dec 16, 2020
Signed by: Donald Trump
Signed on: Dec 11, 2020
Published on: Dec 16, 2020
Dec 16, 2020
Signed by: Donald Trump
Signed on: Dec 11, 2020
Published on: Dec 16, 2020
Summary
Gives federal employees a paid day off by closing all executive departments and agencies on Thursday, December 24, 2020.
What problem does this solve?
Federal employees would normally have to work on Christmas Eve. This order closes federal offices, giving employees the day off to be with their families for the holiday.
What does this order do?
Federal government closed on Christmas Eve
Closes all executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government on Thursday, December 24, 2020, and excuses their employees from duty.
Essential personnel must still work
Allows heads of departments to require certain offices and employees to remain on duty for national security, defense, or other public needs.
Specifies pay and leave rules
Ensures that December 24, 2020, is treated as a holiday for pay and leave purposes for federal employees, according to existing laws.
Implementation authority
Directs the Director of the Office of Personnel Management to take necessary actions to put this order into effect.
Who does this affect?
- Federal government employees
- Executive departments and agencies
What is the real world impact?
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Boosts morale for federal employees
Grants a paid holiday to federal workers on Christmas Eve, which is a common practice to show goodwill and allow employees to spend time with their families.
When does this start?
This order closes federal agencies for one day on December 24, 2020.