how long will the government be shut down

The US government is expected to shut down starting October 1, 2025, unless Congress reaches a deal on a funding bill by midnight on September 30. Republicans have proposed a short-term funding bill to keep the government running until November 21, while Democrats have offered a counterproposal to extend funding through October with additional provisions. If no agreement is reached, non-essential federal services will be suspended, and many federal workers will be furloughed without pay until the government reopens. The duration of the shutdown depends entirely on when Congress and the President agree on funding, which is currently uncertain as negotiations remain deadlocked.