Here are the most important upcoming dates related to the government shutdown

• The partial government shutdown has become the longest in United States history.
• Nearly 800,000 federal workers are furloughed or going without pay.
• The government shutdown affects other areas of the US economy, not just federal workers.

As the partial government shutdown continues with what appears to be no end in sight, the effects are beginning to take a toll on citizens and the economy. The 800,000 federal workers going without paychecks are hit the hardest, while other areas of the United States economy prepares to feel the impact.

Here are some of the key upcoming dates that could be affected by the shutdown.

January 20: Deadline for food stamp payments

States will have to distribute food stamp (SNAP) benefits on or prior to January 20.

January 22: House votes on funding bills

The Democratic-led House of Representatives has repeatedly passed funding bills, which have gone nowhere in the Senate due to President Donald Trump's threat to veto legislation without wall funding. They will have another vote on January 22.

January 25: Federal workers will miss another paycheck

Of the 800,000 federal employees who are furloughed or working without pay, they will miss another paycheck on January 25, after having missed the first one on January 11.