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The outgoing and incoming U.S. presidents had different messages for the Christmas holiday on Wednesday, with Democrat Joe Biden urging Americans to reflect and unite, while Republican Donald Trump offered a holiday greeting and then took aim at his political opponents.

Despite the widespread celebration of Christmas Eve, it is not among the 11 recognized federal holidays in the United States,

Here is what to know after President Joe Biden signed an executive order making Christmas Eve a federal holiday in 2024.

Federal government employees will be able to spend Christmas Eve with their families this year following a new executive order issued by President Joe Biden on Thursday. Christmas Eve — December 24 — is not a federal holiday,

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President Joe Biden signed an executive order designating Christmas Eve as a federal holiday for most employees.

Biden — who is in the final days of his tenure — said the extra day off would be given to all federal employees, except for some involved in “national security, defense, or other public need.”