CONUS Travel Reimbursements Hold Steady for FY 2026
Published Date: 8/19/2025
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Summary
Good news for Federal travelers! The daily meal and lodging reimbursement rates for 2026 will stay the same as 2025. This means no surprises in your travel budget while you’re out doing official work across the Continental U.S.
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Federal Per Diem Rates Stay the Same
If you are a Federal employee traveling for work in the Continental U.S., the daily meal and lodging per diem rates for FY 2026 will remain the same as the FY 2025 rates. This means your reimbursement amounts for subsistence on official travel do not change for FY 2026.
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