Government shutdown 2025: Are Social Security, USPS and airlines still open in Nevada?

Officials, local leaders outline what shutdown means for Nevada

Linda Ward Smith, Nevada State AFL-CIO vice president, warns about the consequenses of a prolonged government shutdown. (Photo: Jeniffer Solis/Nevada Current)Local leaders warn the federal government shutdown could result in widespread ramifications for public programs and leave thousands of federal workers without a paycheck. More than 22,000 federal employees work in Nevada, many of whom will be placed on furlough or be required to work withou…

Federal Government Shutdown Begins — Here’s What It Means for Nevada - Nevada Globe

As of October 1, 2025, the federal government has entered a partial shutdown after Congress failed to pass funding legislation by the deadline.  In Nevada, that pause affects nonessential federal services. Though national parks, passport processing, and other programs are impacted, operations like Social Security, Medicare, military services, and air traffic control continue under mandatory funding laws.  At Harry Reid International Airport, sec…

Government shutdown 2025: Are Social Security, USPS and airlines still open in Nevada?

The United States government partially shut down on Oct. 1. Could this affect Nevada? See what is closed, open in the Silver State.