[cyclotic]

I think most private sector companies give it off, but certainly not all.

We live 700 miles from family so I always save a few vacation days to take the whole time off. From what I understand, the office is pretty much a skeleton crew of new employees and those who don’t save the time between Christmas and New Years.

Because it’s such a wasted work day anyway, I don’t see the problem.

My son works as a contract employee in the space industry working at a government facility. He’s off but I’m not sure if it’s a holiday or vacation day.

[ELS]

I think most private sector companies give it off, but certainly not all.

One former employer I had would close the entire company the week between Christmas and New Year's Day.

[JZelle]

I’m a contractor and we have to take leave even though our still gets paid for the day.