Direct answer: As of November 14, 2025, the US government shutdown that began on October 1, 2025, lasted 43 days, making it the longest in U.S. history. It ended on November 12, 2025, when Congress approved funding legislation and the president signed it into law.

Details and context

• Timeline: Funding lapse began October 1, 2025; shutdown continued until November 12, 2025.

• Record length: Surpassed the prior 35-day record set during the 2018–2019 shutdown.

• Economic and operational impacts: Furloughs for many federal employees, disrupted services, and delayed government operations, with essential personnel continuing to work without pay during the lapse.

• Resolution: A funding deal was reached in Congress and signed into law, restoring federal operations and providing back pay to affected employees.

If you’d like, I can pull a concise timeline with key dates and affected agencies, or compare this shutdown to past ones in a quick table.