U.S. FEDERAL GOVERNMENT STATUS

Is the Government
Shut Down?

Checking the current federal government operating status…

The easiest way to see whether the U.S. government is shut down.

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Status source: U.S. Office of Personnel Management

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Recent news and updates related to federal operations.

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Why Shutdowns Happen

Understanding how federal funding affects government operations.

01

Funding Bills

Congress must pass appropriations bills or temporary funding legislation for federal agencies and programs.

02

Funding Expires

If funding expires before replacement funding is enacted, a funding lapse can occur.

03

Operations Change

Agencies may suspend or limit activities that do not have available funding.

04

Funding Resumes

Normal operations can resume when the necessary funding legislation is enacted.

Frequently Asked Questions

What you need to know about government shutdowns.

The current status is shown at the top of this page. The status display is connected to the federal operating-status data source used by this tracker.
A government shutdown can occur when federal funding expires and replacement funding has not been enacted. The effect can vary among agencies and programs.
There is no predetermined duration. A funding lapse ends when the required funding legislation takes effect.
The agencies and services affected can vary depending on the specific funding situation and applicable agency guidance.
Activities that lack available funding may be suspended or limited, while activities permitted to continue under applicable law may continue.