U.S. Department of Labor Resumes Full Operations After Temporary Closure

Following the approval of a continuing budget resolution, the U.S. Department of Labor has resumed full operations across all its divisions as of February 4, 2026. This return marks the end of a temporary shutdown that had affected the normal functioning of the agency responsible for monitoring the country’s most critical labor indicators.

Background of the Partial Shutdown

The disruption in operations was due to the lack of approval of a budget resolution in the preceding days, resulting in a partial government shutdown. According to reports from PANews, this situation had forced the department to delay the release of vital economic data for financial markets. The impact was especially notable on the regular schedule of employment report releases.

Recovery of Key Labor Data

With operations back underway, the Department of Labor will announce the new date for the release of the January non-farm payroll report, one of the most relevant indicators for market analysts and investors. This report, which measures job creation outside the agricultural sector, is essential for understanding the state of the U.S. economy and often causes significant movements in global financial markets. The agency has confirmed that the details of the schedule will be announced shortly, allowing the regular data release cycle to normalize.