43-day government shutdown, October-November 2025
Closed· $7,000,000,000
The federal government shutdown that ran from October 1 to November 12, 2025 lasted 43 days, the longest in U.S. history. CBO estimated $7 billion in lost output by October 31. About 750,000 workers were furloughed daily; 1.4 million essential workers worked without pay. Air-traffic-control shortages produced over 16,700 flight delays and 2,282 cancellations in a single weekend. Partial DHS shutdowns followed in early 2026.
Measurable outcome
The 43-day shutdown was the longest in U.S. history, cost about $7 billion in lost output by October 31, and produced over 16,700 weekend flight delays.
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Sources
- NPR, coverage of 43-day government shutdown, October-November 2025
- Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, shutdown cost analysis
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