India, Dec. 26 -- December 26 is recognized as a federal holiday this year; however, it does not carry the same standing as Christmas Day. The date can be designated as a day off for federal employees only through a temporary presidential order, such as the one issued this year when President Donald Trump declared both Christmas Eve and December 26 federal holidays.

Although December 26 has been designated as a federal holiday for 2025, the move does not make it a permanent fixture on the federal holiday calendar, as reported by USA Today. Establishing a recurring federal holiday requires congressional approval and the president's signature.

The most recent permanent addition came in 2021, when Juneteenth was officially recognized as a ...