Why You Won't See New 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' Episodes Until 2026

If you're tuning into for a fresh dose of , you'll have to wait until the new year. According to Entertainment Weekly, the late-night talk show is on its annual holiday for the last two weeks of 2025, with new episodes scheduled to return in 2026.

This isn't unusual; the show has taken a similar break in previous years, including 2023 and 2024. During this time, will air reruns on most weeknights, giving viewers a chance to catch up on some of the year's most memorable episodes.

Who's on the Rerun Lineup?

The reruns feature a star-studded cast. The week for repeats of interviews with and Pete Buttigieg on Dec. 22, followed by former First Lady on Dec. 23. On Christmas Eve, fans can rewatch the episode with . Other notable reruns include episodes featuring Vice President , , and . The show will not air on Christmas Day (Dec. 25) or New Year's Eve (Dec. 31).

An Emotional End to a "Hard Year"

In his final new broadcast of 2025, host became emotional while thanking his audience for their support during what he a "strange" and "hard year." He said, "For me, maybe more than any year in my life," before pausing to regain his composure.

“On behalf of all of us at the show, I just want to say that we appreciate your support, your enthusiasm,” he continued. “You literally pulled us out of a hole, and we cannot thank you enough, personally.” His comments alluded to a major challenge the show faced earlier in the year.

The September Suspension

In September, abruptly suspended for six days. The move came after powerful affiliate groups, including and , preempted the show. They cited comments on a controversial topic as the reason. The network reinstated the show following significant public and industry support, highlighting the tumultuous year Kimmel referred to.