Is the U.S. Government Shutdown Over? Status Update for Today, November 15, 2025
Updated: November 15, 2025 As of today, Saturday, November 15, 2025, the U.S. federal government shutdown is over. Federal agencies are in the process of fully reopening, and hundreds of thousands of federal employees are back at work, although some services and payments are still catching up. Below is a detailed look at the current status of the shutdown, what changed this week, and what’s happening on November 15, 2025. Quick answer: Is there a government shutdown today (15.11.2025)? No. There is no active federal government shutdown today. Here’s what happened: Since Thursday, November 13, federal workers have been returning