why is colbert off this week

Stephen Colbert is off this week because "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" is taking a scheduled break with no new episodes airing for the week. This fall hiatus came soon after a new season started and followed a high-profile interview with Vice President Kamala Harris on October 8, 2025. CBS has put the show into reruns for the rest of the week, which is not unusual as the show often takes short breaks around holidays. The break is likely to last until at least October 14, 2025, given the upcoming holiday on October 13. Additionally, it is notable that the show is set to end in May 2026 as CBS announced the cancellation earlier this year for financial reasons.