Anonymous
Post 12/18/2025 17:49     Subject: Predictions: will govt close on 12/26?

Anonymous
Post 12/18/2025 16:40     Subject: Predictions: will govt close on 12/26?

Anonymous wrote:The 1% raise is out too


Well inflation is tamed so that should be considered generous.
Anonymous
Post 12/18/2025 16:39     Subject: Predictions: will govt close on 12/26?

Dec 26, in UK it’s Boxing Day; in the US it’s Make Christmas Great Again Day…
Anonymous
Post 12/18/2025 16:22     Subject: Predictions: will govt close on 12/26?

The 1% raise is out too
Anonymous
Post 12/18/2025 16:15     Subject: Predictions: will govt close on 12/26?

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
Post 12/18/2025 16:12     Subject: Predictions: will govt close on 12/26?

Im shocked
Anonymous
Post 12/18/2025 16:09     Subject: Predictions: will govt close on 12/26?

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
Post 12/18/2025 15:41     Subject: Predictions: will govt close on 12/26?

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
Post 12/16/2025 07:59     Subject: Predictions: will govt close on 12/26?

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
Post 12/16/2025 06:20     Subject: Predictions: will govt close on 12/26?

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
Post 12/15/2025 11:05     Subject: Predictions: will govt close on 12/26?

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
Post 12/15/2025 10:51     Subject: Predictions: will govt close on 12/26?

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
Post 12/15/2025 08:33     Subject: Predictions: will govt close on 12/26?

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
Post 12/15/2025 07:43     Subject: Predictions: will govt close on 12/26?

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