Verified Sept. 17, 2026
U.S. government shutdown status
The federal government is funded. Here is the official evidence, what the status means, and the next date that matters.
The federal government is funded and open
Congress enacted a continuing resolution that funds federal agencies through December 11, 2026.
What happened
President Donald Trump signed H.R. 6500, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027, on September 2, 2026. The law provides temporary funding for federal agencies through December 11, 2026. Because funding is already in place beyond September 30, the start of fiscal year 2027 will not itself cause a shutdown.
What “open” means
There is no government-wide lapse in appropriations. Federal agencies can carry out funded operations under the terms of the current law. Individual offices may still close or reduce service for weather, emergencies, staffing, or program-specific reasons.
OPM’s Washington, DC, operating-status page is a separate signal. It tells DC-area employees whether offices are open that day. It is useful supporting evidence, but it is not the legal source for federal funding status. Check OPM’s current status for today’s office notice.
How we verify the status
- Enacted funding law: We check whether a regular appropriation or continuing resolution has become law and record its expiration.
- Official operating notices: We check OPM and agency notices for evidence of government-wide or agency-specific operational changes.
- Plain-language cross-check: We compare the dates and scope against Congress.gov, GovInfo, and official statements before publishing a status change.
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