Government Shutdown Enters 15th Day—Regions Most and Least Impacted

Data shows that Washington, DC is feeling the brunt of the stalemate, with Hawaii listed second because of the large number of federal workers.

A closed sign outside the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center on Capitol Hill on the seventh day of the federal government shutdown, in Washington on Oct. 7, 2025. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images

As the federal government shutdown drags on, some states are feeling the pinch a lot more than others—and the nation’s capital is the most affected region.

An Oct. 15 report from WalletHub indicates that some 900,000 federal employees have been furloughed, while another 700,000 continue to work without pay. Essential services such as air traffic control and military operations are continuing.