Reopening Departments and Agencies

OMB Memorandum M-26-07 provides guidance to federal agencies on reopening operations following the end of the FY2026 partial government shutdown. Issued after the signing of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, the memo directs agencies to resume normal functions, reopen offices, and reinstate furloughed employees. Staff may immediately return to remote work, with full return to duty stations required the following day. The memorandum emphasizes the need for a prompt, orderly transition to ensure continuity of government services and operational stability across agencies.