how long do government shutdowns usually last

Government shutdowns in the U.S. usually last an average of about 8 days. Since 1976, there have been 20 shutdowns with varying durations, ranging from just a few hours to the longest shutdown of 35 days that occurred from December 2018 to January 2019. Shutdowns generally end when Congress passes a continuing resolution or a budget agreement to fund the government temporarily or long-term. The frequency and length of shutdowns have increased somewhat in recent decades, but most shutdowns are less than two weeks long.