how long was the government shutdown

The government shutdown in question lasted 35 days at its peak, making it the longest in U.S. history as of early November 2025. On November 11, 2025, reporting indicated that a funding deal had been reached in the Senate and sent to the House, with countdowns continuing until final passage and reopening. The shutdown began on October 1, 2025, when the fiscal year began and no continuing resolution was enacted to fund operations, and it persisted as Congress debated funding terms and policy provisions, including health subsidies and other programs. For the most up-to-date tally and end date, please note that the situation was moving toward resolution around mid-to-late November 2025, depending on final legislative steps and presidential action. If you’d like, I can pull the latest status and provide a precise end date and the key provisions of the final funding bill.