Most experts agree you shouldn't leave your adult dog alone for more than eight to 10 hours, but some dogs (especially ones with small bladders) can't last that long.
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That said, it can be very unsafe and dangerous to leave your dog home alone for extended periods of time. As such, it's better to find them another place to stay so they can receive adequate care.
If possible, dogs older than 6 months should not be left alone for longer than 4 hours at a time. If this is difficult, the absolute maximum time for them to be alone is 8 hours, but this is only recommended if your dog has a way to get outside for a bathroom break.
Do dogs get lonely? Yes, dogs do get lonely. Dogs are descendants of wolves, pack animals who do pretty much everything together. Wolves sleep together, hunt together, eat together—you get the picture.
Since they don't have smartphones, jobs, or homework, sleeping is a way for them to pass the day, especially if they are home alone and bored. Many dogs will end up spending about 12 to 14 hours of their days and nights asleep, but they may sleep more.
Generally, dogs tend to spend a good part of their day alone because their owners are away at school or work during “working hours.” So it's not unusual for a dog to be alone for 8 to 12 hours daily. But what about leaving a dog alone overnight? That's not a good idea. A dog needs human contact.