when is the government shut down

The US federal government is poised to shut down starting at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, if Congress fails to pass a funding bill or a continuing resolution to extend funding beyond the current fiscal year, which ends September 30, 2025. The shutdown will occur due to ongoing disagreements between Republicans and Democrats over the terms of the spending bill, including healthcare provisions and budget levels. Essential services like social security and the military will continue, but many non-essential government operations will stop, and federal employees in those areas will be furloughed until a funding agreement is reached.