December brings 2025 to a close, and the holiday season is in full swing.

The month is filled with holidays, celebrations, festivals, and more, including the winter solstice , Hanukkah , Christmas, and more.

Christmas, Dec. 25 , is also a federal holiday, so banks, government offices, and the U.S. stock market will be closed in observance. More: Christmas trees are in trouble. Help is on the way.

Are there any federal holidays in December?

Yes. There is one federal holiday in December:

Christmas Day - Thursday, Dec. 25

In total, 2025 has 11 federal holidays, according to the Office of Personnel Management . The next and first federal holiday of 2026 will be New Year's Day on Thursday, Jan. 1.

When is Christmas 2025?

Christmas Day falls on Dec. 25. In 2025, Christmas will

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