As of today, November 3, 2025, the U.S. federal government shutdown is in progress and has reached the second-longest duration on record, following the 2018-2019 shutdown of 35 days. At this point, it has lasted over a month and is approaching the length of the longest shutdown in history, with ongoing negotiations and no funding agreement in place.

Direct answer:

• Current shutdown length: in its second month, around 34–34+ days as of November 3, 2025. It is not yet the longest on record but is very close to the 35-day 2018-2019 shutdown.

Notes:

• The exact day count can vary by the time of day and counting method (start date Oct 1, 2025). If you’d like, I can pin down the precise day count for today and provide a running update.