# Fender denies layoff rumors after WARN notice

> Fender says no layoffs planned for holiday shutdown, employees return in new year.
- Title: Fender denies layoff rumors after WARN notice · Guitar World
- Summary: Fender says no layoffs planned for holiday shutdown, employees return in new year. Fender clarifies its December 14-31 holiday shutdown is a routine quiet…
- Keywords: fender, warn notice, holiday shutdown, temporary closure, december 14, december 31, employees, laid off, denies, layoff, rumors, WARN
- Source: Guitar World — https://guitarworld.com/gear/electric-guitars/fender-warn-notice-response
- Published: 2026-10-26T13:24:27+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: fender, warn notice, holiday shutdown, temporary closure, december 14, december 31, employees, laid off
## Fender WARN notice
Fender issued a WARN Act notice for 533 employees on October 15.
## Temporary closure date
Fender's manufacturing facility closes on December 14, 2026 for quiet weeks.
## Fender's response
Fender says the notice is for holiday inventory quiet weeks with no layoffs.
## Employee options
Employees may work during quiet weeks to plan for return in new year.
## Fender's clarification
Fender states holiday shutdowns are normal annual operations with no fundamental change.
## Key takeaway

Fender clarifies its December 14-31 holiday shutdown is a routine quiet week with no layoffs, employees return in new year.