A 2025 government shutdown has cost $1.2 billion, mainly for furlough pay, as of October 4.

A government shutdown in 2025 has cost taxpayers $1.2 billion as of October 4, with the Congressional Budget Office estimating daily expenses at $400 million. The funds are used to compensate about 750,000 furloughed federal workers who are not performing their duties. The ongoing closure has halted non-essential services and programs, increasing the financial burden on the federal budget.