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If the number of distinct government shutdowns (as defined in the GOVTSHUTLENGTH contract, with shutdown status checked at 10:00 AM ET each day) is exactly 5 in 2026, then the market resolves to Yes.
Market analysis
Analysis generated Sep 10, 2026
Kalshi prices exactly 2 shutdowns at 62%, implying the market has already locked in the 4-day January and 76-day February-April shutdowns that occurred early in 2026. The real risk priced in is a December showdown: Congress extended funding only through December 11 to avoid an election-season shutdown, but Republicans and Democrats remain in fundamental disagreement on defense vs. non-defense spending, opening the door to shutdown number three. At 23%, outcome "3" reflects meaningful near-term tail risk as lawmakers face the year-end deadline.
As of October 14, 2026, the Kalshi odds for How many government shutdowns in 2026? are: 2: 62%, 3: 17%, 4: 7%, 5: 7%. These probabilities are derived from real-money trading and update in real time.
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