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OPM.gov / Policy / Snow & Dismissal Procedures / Current Status /

Washington, DC Area

Applies to: Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Status: Open

Federal agencies in the Washington, DC area are Open.

Employees are expected to begin the workday on time. Normal operating procedures are in effect.

If you have the OPM DC Status app installed on your mobile device, please note that the app will not send a push notification when OPM changes the Washington, DC area operating status. Please check the app periodically for updates to the operating status, or visit OPM's Current Status page for the latest information: https://www.opm.gov/status. The OPM DC Status app cannot be downloaded from app stores for new users.

(Posted on February 4, 2026 at 12:29 AM)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q. Where can I find the current operating status for the Washington, DC area?

    A. The current Washington, DC area operating status can be found on OPM’s website.

  • Q. Does OPM issue operating status announcements for agencies located outside of the Washington, DC area?

    A. No. Employees working in Federal agency offices located outside of the “Washington Capital Beltway” must follow the operating status announcements issued by their agency.

  • Q. Where can I get additional information about operating status announcements?

    A. OPM’s Governmentwide Dismissal and Closure Procedures provides information on operating status announcements along with other workplace flexibilities.

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