when is the government shutdown 2025

The federal government shutdown for 2025 is set to begin at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, if Congress does not pass funding bills or a continuing resolution to keep the government funded beyond September 30. As of now, Congress has not passed the necessary appropriations bills or a continuing resolution to avoid the shutdown. This shutdown will result from a lapse in federal government funding, and essential government services will face reductions or stoppages, with many employees furloughed as a consequence.