when does the government shutdown start

The government shutdown is set to start at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, if Congress fails to pass a funding bill or continuing resolution to keep the federal government funded beyond September 30, 2025. The shutdown would begin as the new fiscal year starts without approved funding, leading to the temporary suspension of many government services and furloughing of non- essential federal employees until an agreement is reached.