Today, October 2, 2025, many government offices are closed due to a government shutdown that began at midnight on October 1, 2025. The closure affects a broad range of federal services and agencies. Here are key points about the closures:
- All state government offices, banks, postal services, and railway offices are closed today as part of official holiday notifications or shutdown measures, though online services remain accessible.
- The US federal government shutdown has led to the furlough of about 750,000 federal workers, with many offices suspending operations or running with limited staff.
- Specific closures include Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo, most national park visitor centers and staffed services, the Department of Education (about 87% furloughed), National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention operating at reduced capacity, and many contracting and procurement offices.
- Federal courts remain open for criminal and constitutional cases but with limited nonessential staff.
- Some essential services continue, including social security payments, postal deliveries, air traffic controllers working without pay, FBI, DEA, Secret Service, Coast Guard, and certain immigration enforcement agents.
- Other offices like the U.S. Consulate General Istanbul are also temporarily closed to the public today.
In summary, the vast majority of government offices, especially those not deemed essential, are closed today due to the ongoing government shutdown, impacting many federal agencies and services nationwide.
