Predictions: will govt close on 12/26?

[Anonymous]

We are getting 4 hours on the 24th and off on the 26th. And 2 hours on the 31st. I’ll take it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I heard rumors that Christmas Eve was already confirmed off. Trump gave it to us twice during his first presidency.

What happens if I have use-or-lose leave and I requested leave on December 24? Do I still need to use that day’s leave before January 10?

Yes, this is why some people are asking about all of this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I heard rumors that Christmas Eve was already confirmed off. Trump gave it to us twice during his first presidency.

What happens if I have use-or-lose leave and I requested leave on December 24? Do I still need to use that day’s leave before January 10?

Yes, this is why some people are asking about all of this.

My agency waived the use or lose cap for the year with the shutdown, but I don’t know how common that is.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We are getting 4 hours on the 24th and off on the 26th. And 2 hours on the 31st. I’ll take it.

Your agency confirmed that? Let’s hope others do too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I heard rumors that Christmas Eve was already confirmed off. Trump gave it to us twice during his first presidency.

What happens if I have use-or-lose leave and I requested leave on December 24? Do I still need to use that day’s leave before January 10?

Yes, this is why some people are asking about all of this.

My agency waived the use or lose cap for the year with the shutdown, but I don’t know how common that is.

Mine did not. We were told to fit it in.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I heard rumors that Christmas Eve was already confirmed off. Trump gave it to us twice during his first presidency.

What happens if I have use-or-lose leave and I requested leave on December 24? Do I still need to use that day’s leave before January 10?

Yes, this is why some people are asking about all of this.

My agency waived the use or lose cap for the year with the shutdown, but I don’t know how common that is.

Mine did not. We were told to fit it in.

+1
And yes it is very disruptive this month. I have coworkers out for 3-4 weeks.

[Anonymous]

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/12/providing-for-the-closure-of-executive-departments-and-agencies-of-the-federal-government-on-december-24-2025-and-december-26-2025/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/12/providing-for-the-closure-of-executive-departments-and-agencies-of-the-federal-government-on-december-24-2025-and-december-26-2025/

Two extra days off. Well he does keep us on our toes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/12/providing-for-the-closure-of-executive-departments-and-agencies-of-the-federal-government-on-december-24-2025-and-december-26-2025/

Two extra days off. Well he does keep us on our toes.

The ultimate abuser.

[Anonymous]

Im shocked

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/12/providing-for-the-closure-of-executive-departments-and-agencies-of-the-federal-government-on-december-24-2025-and-december-26-2025/

Two extra days off. Well he does keep us on our toes.

The ultimate abuser.

Exactly. Like getting a dozen roses after being punched in the face.

[Anonymous]

The 1% raise is out too

[Anonymous]

Dec 26, in UK it’s Boxing Day; in the US it’s Make Christmas Great Again Day…

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The 1% raise is out too

Well inflation is tamed so that should be considered generous.

[Anonymous]

Trump just issued an executive order of givings feds both Christmas Eve and December 26 off.

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/12/providing-for-the-closure-of-executive-departments-and-agencies-of-the-federal-government-on-december-24-2025-and-december-26-2025/