Retirement Planning: When Should Federal Employees Retire in 2025? Federal employees under FERS should plan their retirement dates carefully to maximize benefits. The best dates to retire from the federal government in 2025 align with leave accrual and payroll cycles. Retiring on December 31 allows for the full payout of accrued leave, while other key dates like January 11 and May 3... https://www.federalpensionadvisors.com/post/fers-best-dates-to-retire-2025