when does government shutdown

The U.S. federal government is set to shut down at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, if Congress fails to pass a funding bill or a short-term continuing resolution to approve government spending. This shutdown would occur due to a lapse in federal government funding as the new fiscal year begins and funding legislation has not been agreed upon by Congress and signed by President Donald Trump. The shutdown would result in many government agencies stopping or reducing non-essential services, furloughing non- essential workers, while "essential" employees continue working without pay until funding is restored. The current standoff between the Republican- controlled Congress and Democrats centers around spending levels, healthcare provisions, and political disagreements, with no agreement reached as of the deadline approaching tonight.