The Hitchhiker’s Guide to federal pay dates to watch if there’s a partial government shutdown

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to federal pay dates to watch if there’s a partial government shutdown

Government shutdown begins Saturday, Jan. 31 at 12:01 a.m., affecting 78% of federal spending, and giving lawmakers until Monday to resolve funding issues.

The Hitchhiker's Guide to federal pay dates to watch if there's a partial

Government shutdown looms Saturday as Congress faces weekend deadline. Federal workers' pay schedules offer important clues about potential duration.

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to federal pay dates to watch if there’s a partial government shutdown – Democratic Accent

One marker to often watch to divine the possible length of any government shutdown is the schedule for paying federal workers. For instance, this potential partial shutdown, covering six areas of the government and addressing 78% of all federal spending, is set to begin at 12:00:01 am et on Saturday, Jan. 31. That’s where there would be a “lapse in appropriations” over the weekend. DEMS RELENT, SENATE SENDS $174B SPENDING PACKAGE TO TRUMP’S DESK…