Will the U.S. government shut down on October 1?

No. A temporary funding law keeps covered federal agencies funded through December 11. The next deadline is still ahead.

The funding lapse expected at the end of September has been avoided. The White House says the president signed H.R. 6500 on September 2. It continues fiscal year 2027 appropriations for federal agencies through December 11.

That means the October 1 deadline will not trigger a broad funding shutdown for agencies covered by the law. Congress has not settled full-year funding, so the dispute can return before the temporary measure expires.

Why October 1 mattered

The U.S. federal fiscal year starts on October 1 and ends on September 30. When full-year appropriations are not ready, Congress can pass a continuing resolution, or CR, to temporarily keep covered programs funded. H.R. 6500 is that stopgap.

What happens next?

The current measure runs through December 11. Before then, Congress needs to pass full-year funding or another extension. If funding expires without a new law, a lapse could affect the agencies and activities covered by those appropriations.

Could my plans still change?

This law averts the October 1 funding gap for covered agencies; it does not guarantee that every service or appointment will run exactly as usual. Check the relevant agency for local or program-specific changes. The status can change if Congress passes another law.

The date to remember: October 1 is covered. The next funding deadline is December 11.

U.S. federal funding status checked September 27, 2026. This is a short-term measure, and agency operations can vary.

Sources: White House · H.R. 6500 · Congressional Research Service · CRs · GAO · Fiscal year.