Executive Order Category Rationale

Justification

This executive order addresses the operational management of federal government departments and agencies by granting employees excused absences on December 24 and December 26, 2025. The order directly governs federal workforce administration, referencing pay and leave statutes (5 U.S.C. 5546 and 6103(b)) and Executive Order 11582, which relate specifically to federal employee compensation and holidays. The primary purpose is administrative in nature — managing the day-to-day operations and personnel policies of the executive branch — with no more specific applicable category. The Office of Personnel Management is designated as the implementing authority, further underscoring the federal workforce administrative focus of the order.

Secondary Categories

• Fiscal Management & Accountability

  The order addresses federal employee pay and leave provisions, with cost implications borne by the Office of Personnel Management.

• Civic Identity & National Heritage

  The closures are tied to the Christmas holiday, implicitly recognizing a nationally observed cultural and religious observance.