Will federal workers receive backpay after government shutdown?

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history has officially ended after President Donald Trump signed legislation passed by Congress on Nov. 12.

This legislation restores federal funding through Jan. 30, 2026 for most agencies and full-year appropriations for others, according to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Under the bill, federal employees affected by the shutdown , including furloughed employees and those who were required to work during the lapse, will be provided with retroactive pay, says the OPM.

When should federal government employees expect to receive backpay? What to know

The legislation effectively ending the government shutdown permits all federal civilian employees to return to work, and requires any agencies that issued Reduction in Force (RIF)