how long will the government shutdown last

The current U.S. government shutdown is set to begin on October 1, 2025, as Congress has not passed funding bills or a continuing resolution to keep the government operational. Republicans have proposed extending funding at current levels until November 21, 2025, but Democrats oppose this because of attached healthcare provisions. The duration of this shutdown will depend entirely on the negotiations between the parties, but it could last several weeks if no agreement is reached soon. Past shutdowns have lasted from a few hours to over a month, with the longest shutdown lasting 35 days in 2018-2019. Given the current political deadlock, this shutdown could be prolonged unless Congress and the President reach a deal quickly.