Justice Clarence Thomas, the Supreme Court’s second-longest-serving member at age 78, has shown no public signs of planning to retire and sources close to him have stated he does not intend to step down in the near term. He continues to participate actively in the Court’s work and is on track to surpass historical longevity records if he remains through 2028. Speculation about vacancies has centered more on Justice Samuel Alito, who publicly confirmed in August 2026 that he plans to serve at least another full term. With no mandatory retirement age and lifetime tenure under the Constitution, any announcement would depend on Thomas’s personal decision rather than institutional deadlines. The next Supreme Court term begins in October 2026, while November midterm elections could shift Senate dynamics relevant to future confirmations. Trader sentiment reflects the absence of recent catalysts or health disclosures that would alter this outlook.