Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has announced that Arkansas state offices, including the State Capitol, will be closed on Friday, December 26, 2025, in observance of the Christmas holiday.
In an official proclamation issued December 16, Governor Sanders formally declared December 25, 2025, as “Christmas Day” in the State of Arkansas and extended the holiday observance to include the following Friday. The decision allows state employees additional time to spend with their families in celebration of the.
The proclamation reflects on the biblical account of Christ’s birth in Bethlehem and the significance of Christmas as a time of gratitude, reflection, and faith. It emphasizes the message of Christ’s ministry, which focused on serving the poor, the powerless, and the meek, and notes the importance of honoring that legacy through annual celebration.
Governor Sanders cited her constitutional authority under Arkansas law in ordering the closure, noting the importance of allowing state workers time to observe the holiday with loved ones. State offices are expected to resume normal operations following the Christmas weekend.
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