when will the government open back up

The U.S. government officially shut down at midnight on October 1, 2025, after Congress and the White House failed to reach an agreement on federal funding. There is currently no definite date for when the government will reopen. However, votes to resume government operations are speculated to possibly occur as soon as Friday, October 3, or shortly thereafter following the Yom Kippur break on October 2. A key date to watch is October 10, when federal employees receive bi-weekly paychecks, which could add pressure for reopening negotiations. As of now, the shutdown is expected to be brief but indefinite, with ongoing negotiations between Republicans and Democrats centered around healthcare funding and budget priorities. Essential services will continue with unpaid work for certain federal employees, while many others are furloughed without pay until a deal is reached to reopen the government.