New Delhi, Dec. 26 -- US President Donald Trump's recent executive order has added confusion to the post-Christmas workweek as Friday (December 26) is designated as a federal holiday.

While the move effectively extended the holiday break for many federal workers, most of the US economy-including banks, stock markets, and private businesses-is operating as usual.

Here's a clear breakdown of what's open and what's closed in the US the day after Christmas.

Trump signed an executive order last week closing executive branch departments and agencies on both Christmas Eve (December 24) and December 26, 2025, creating a rare five-day holiday stretch for many federal employees.

However, this is not a statutory holiday passed by Congress. The o...