when is the government shutdown going to be over

The U.S. federal government shutdown began on October 1, 2025, due to a failure in Congress to pass appropriations legislation for the 2026 fiscal year. As of October 8, 2025, the shutdown is ongoing with no immediate end in sight, as Senate votes on spending deals have repeatedly failed. Both Democratic and Republican proposals aimed at ending the shutdown have been rejected multiple times, and talks have stalled. Public polling suggests a majority believe the shutdown will extend beyond October 15, 2025, but the exact end date remains uncertain and depends on Congress reaching an agreement.