Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced Monday that Christmas Eve will be a state holiday this year, shuttering offices and giving many workers the day off.

So if you desperately need to renew your driverโ€™s license or buy a fishing license, itโ€™s best to get that done on Tuesday.

Moore is also offering liberal leave for state workers for Friday, though offices will be open. That means some state employees will get a five-day weekend.

The Democratic governor said in a statement that making Christmas Eve a state holiday โ€œis a small way to show our gratitude to Marylandโ€™s dedicated public servants.โ€

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Moore also declared Christmas Eve a state holiday in 2024, when it fell on a Tuesday.

In 2023, Mooreโ€™s first year in office, Christmas Eve fell on a Sunday.

President Donald Trump, a Republican, is closing federal offices on Wednesday and Friday this week.

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