WASHINGTON — From department stores to grocery stores, most retailers across the U.S. close early on Christmas Eve and shut their doors entirely on Christmas Day, while others opt to cut back hours.

The first day of the year is a federal holiday, which means some services will be closed, but a lot of major stores will ...

WASHINGTON — The federal government is closed on Christmas Eve after President Donald Trump signed an executive order declaring Dec. 24 and Dec. 26 a federal holiday. The order only applies to 2025 ...