when will the government shutdown happen

The US government shutdown is expected to happen at midnight on Tuesday going into Wednesday, October 1, 2025, if Congress and President Donald Trump do not reach an agreement on a crucial funding bill. Without this bill, many federal agencies will suspend operations, furlough "non-essential" employees, and potentially lay off some federal workers permanently. The deadline for a funding agreement to prevent the shutdown is very strict, with no margin for delay, making a shutdown likely if no deal is struck before the deadline.