when does the government shutdown end
No Active U.S. Government Shutdown The most recent U.S. federal government shutdown, the longest in history, began on October 1, 2025, and ended on November 12, 2025, when Congress passed a funding package signed by President Trump.
A brief partial shutdown occurred in late January 2026 over DHS funding, starting January 31 after House delays. It concluded on February 3, 2026, when the House voted and Trump signed the bill with a two-week DHS continuing resolution.
Timeline Highlights
- October 2025–November 2025 : 43-day shutdown resolved via continuing resolution to January 30, 2026.
- January 31–February 3, 2026 : Short impasse after Senate agreement on January 30; House Speaker Mike Johnson delayed vote to February 3.
- Post-February 3 : Government fully operational as of today, February 4, 2026.
Shutdown Event| Start Date| End Date| Duration| Key Resolution
---|---|---|---|---
2025 Major Shutdown| Oct 1, 2025| Nov 12, 2025| 43 days| Funding bill with CR
to Jan 30, 2026 3
2026 Partial DHS| Jan 31, 2026| Feb 3, 2026| 3 days| Two-week DHS CR signed by
Trump 1
Why Shutdowns Happen
These occur when Congress fails to pass funding bills by fiscal deadlines, forcing non-essential operations to halt. The 2026 event stemmed from partisan delays on DHS appropriations amid negotiations.
TL;DR : No ongoing shutdown—the last one ended February 3, 2026. Monitor White House or Congress sites for future risks.
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