As Hoda Kotb wraps up her last days at TODAY, she’s already making space for her new routine. The podcast host and TODAY co-anchor tells TODAY.com she has her “week plan” in place for her life after her last day with the show Jan.

Hoda Kotb’s time on the "Today" show is coming to a close. When is her final day on NBC's morning show, and what are her plans for the future? Here's what to know.

It was back in September of 2024 that Hoda Kotb shocked everyone with her announcement: after 26 years on the air with Today on NBC, she's going to retire. Fans were bummed -- as evidenced by all the tributes that poured in that day and beyond -- but she's been in broadcasting a long time and had so many terrific moments on the air.

Hoda Kotb has big plans for life after Today. A co-anchor of the popular morning show since 2018 (and co-host of Today With Hoda & Jenna), Kotb is walking away from the prestigious gig on Jan. 10. She is not,

Hoda Kotb leaves "Today" with a legacy that’s a mix of hard and soft news, from smart interviews to funny moments with her co-hosts.

Kotb, 60, has co-anchored the 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. time slots of “Today” with Savannah Guthrie since 2018. She has also hosted the show’s fourth hour at 10 a.m. since 2007, first with Kathie Lee Gifford, then joined by Jenna Bush Hager in 2019 after Gifford’s exit. Kotb announced her departure from the show on Sept. 2024.

Fans and celebrity guests alike are going to miss seeing Hoda Kotb on Today. In September 2024, Kotb, 60, surprised viewers when she announced that she will be leaving the show in early 2025. "I just turned 60,