how long will the government be shut down for

The U.S. federal government shutdown began at 12:01 a.m. EDT on October 1, 2025, due to Congress failing to pass a funding measure for the 2026 fiscal year amid partisan disagreements. The duration of the shutdown is currently uncertain as negotiations between Republicans and Democrats remain deadlocked. Both sides are blaming each other, with Democrats demanding that any funding bill include extensions of health insurance subsidies under the Affordable Care Act, while Republicans want spending cuts and have proposed a funding extension only through November 21, 2025. Historically, government shutdowns vary in length, but extended shutdowns lasting more than a few days or weeks are uncommon. The longest shutdown previously lasted 35 days in 2018-2019 during President Trump's first term. Given the current political standoff and failed votes in the Senate, this shutdown could continue for an indefinite period until a bipartisan agreement is reached or a temporary funding resolution is passed. In short, the shutdown is ongoing as of October 1, 2025, with no set end date, making its length unpredictable at this time.