Closing of Executive Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government on Friday, December 26, 2014
Closes Federal Agencies and Departments on December 26, 2014
What it does
Federal agencies must close on December 26, 2014, excusing employees from duty unless needed for national security, defense, or other public needs.
Real-world impact
- Federal employees excused from duty on December 26, 2014.
- Some offices and staff must work for national security or defense.
- Pay and leave for that day follow existing laws and a prior order.
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Summary
This order closes all executive branch departments and agencies and excuses their employees from duty on Friday, December 26, 2014, the day after Christmas. Agency heads can keep specific offices or employees on duty if needed for national security, defense, or other public needs.
The order says pay and leave for that day will follow existing laws and a prior executive order, and directs the Office of Personnel Management to take steps to implement the closure. It affects federal workers and agency operations.
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