December 24 feels like a holiday to many, with its half-empty offices and the rush of a last-minute shopping crowd. Its status as an official holiday, however, isn't the same as Christmas Day.

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore has declared Wednesday, December 24, a state holiday, closing Maryland state government agencies and offices in observance of Christmas Eve. State offices will ...

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump made Christmas Eve and Dec. 26 a federal holiday through an executive order Friday. While some Americans may have more days off over the holidays now, here's what ...

Christmas Eve is almost here, but now, you can look forward to the day as another federal holiday. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday, Dec. 18, making Christmas Eve (Dec. 24) ...

Christmas Eve, observed annually on December 24, is widely recognized as one of the most meaningful nights of the holiday season. While Christmas Day marks the official celebration of the holiday, ...

Several restaurants across the country are open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day this year. Holiday hours may vary at certain restaurant locations, and consumers should visit the business website ...