Next Government Shutdown 2025. Government next year, diminishing the chances of a partisan standoff with one party. Congress has 10 days to pass a continuing resolution to avoid a government shutdown before lawmakers leave for the holiday break.

Congress is staring down a deadline this month to prevent a government shutdown, as members on both sides of the aisle have made clear a stopgap of some kind will be needed to keep the lights on. Government next year, diminishing the chances of a partisan standoff with one party.