when will the government open

The U.S. federal government officially shut down at midnight on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, after Congress failed to pass a funding agreement to keep it open. The shutdown began as the funding for the fiscal year 2025 expired and no continuing resolution was approved by the Senate. Government services and operations are disrupted until President Donald Trump and Congress negotiate and agree on new funding to reopen the government. There is currently no clear timeline for when the government will reopen, as negotiations between Democrats and Republicans remain at an impasse over key issues such as healthcare funding extensions. Essential government programs and personnel will continue to operate during the shutdown, but many federal workers have been furloughed and some services have been suspended pending a resolution.