Jimmy Carter Federal Holiday on the Death of U.S President

Federal holidays are public holidays that are announced by the federal government of the U.S and declared with their pay off to the federal employees. These federal holidays are announced to recognize the legacy of their history. There are a total of 11 federal holidays announced in the U.S. Recently the federal holiday in the U.S was announced by “Joe Biden” the president of the U.S to recognize the legacy of the former president of U.S Jimmy Carter. In this article we will learn about the Jimmy Carter federal holiday. 

Jimmy Carter Federal Holiday 

Jimmy Carter is the 39th president of the United States who died at the age of 100 in his home Plains, Georgia and his shocking death resulted in the federal holiday to honor his significant contributions to his nation’s history. On the day of the federal holiday all the non essential government offices and post offices get closed. 

This federal holiday was declared by the president Joe Biden on 30 December 2024 and observed on 9 January 2025. This Federal holiday all the federal employees get their pay off. 

Who is Jimmy Carter?

Jimmy Carter:  Jimmy Carter is the 39th president of the United States who serves his country from 1977 to 1981. He was born on “1 October 1924 in Plains, Georgia“. Jimmy Carter is a member of democratic party and apart from his political career he also promotes human rights and peace. 

Early Life and Career

Jimmy Carter was a successful person. He completed his graduation from U.S Naval academy in 1946. He started serving his nation in 1963 and connected with the Georgia Political party in 1963-1967 and later as the 76th Governor of Georgia from 1971-1975.  

Federal Holiday

Federal holidays are the public holidays that are done by the federal government of the U.S to honor and respect the history of the nation. On the day of the federal holiday, the non essential government offices include the post offices. Till now 11 federal holidays are announced. 

Key Details of Federal holiday 

Here are some of the key details of the federal holiday: 

• Date of Federal Holiday: The date was declared on 30 December 2024 and observed on 09 January 2025. 
• Agencies Affected: Some of the non essential or government agencies affected such as federal agencies, supreme court and post office. 
• Reason: The federal day was announced to honor the life and legacy of America’s 39th president, Jimmy Carter. 

Additional Facts about Federal Holiday

• If the holiday falls on the holiday and weekends. Then it will precede Friday or following the Monday is usually observed as the holiday. 
• On the day of federal holidays employees get paid on the holidays.

Impact of Federal Holiday

There are the impact of the federal holiday that was on the public of U.S after the declaration of federal holiday, includes: 

• Paid Holiday: These federal holidays are the paid holidays with some expectations for those in national security, defense or essential roles. 

• Guidance from OPM: Office and personal management provide the guidance on pay and leave policies for the federal employees. 

• Work Life Balance: Due to the federal holidays employees get the time to rest, recharge and spend their time on work in a repeat manner. 

• Productivity and Morale: Time off during the holidays can boost up the employee morale and productivity. 

• Retail and Hospitality: Industries often experience increased activity during holidays. 

Why is the Federal Holiday Declared? 

Here are the reasons behind the federal holiday declared, such as : 

• National Day of Mourning: This national day of mourning is on January 9 and this day was declared to honor Carter’s legacy and the contribution for the family. 
• Respect for Carter’s Service: The holiday is the symbol to recognize the work and the dedication of Carter’s towards the country and his commitment towards peace, justice and human rights. 
• Precedent for honoring former president: This similar precedent was followed in 2018 for honoring the former president George H.W Bush and the federal agencies were closed. 
• Provide Rest and Leisure time: Due to the federal holiday the employees get the leisure time to rest, or spend some time with family and friends. 

Conclusion 

The federal holiday was declared on the death of former respected president of US Jimmy Carter at the age of 100 to honor him, this holiday reflects the Nation’s respect, legacy and contribution to the nation. There are 11 federal holidays declared till now by the federal government of the U.S. On the day of federal holidays non essential government offices are closed and get the paid holiday. These federal holidays came with several opportunities such as providing rest and leisure time, productivity and morale, work life balance and many more. 

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