Speculation about Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's potential retirement persists without any official announcement or formal steps, driven primarily by February reports on his forthcoming book release scheduled for October 6, 2026—the day after the Court's new term begins—and his age of 75 ahead of his April 1 birthday. These rumors, amplified in prediction markets and social media discussions through mid-March, reflect strategic calculations to allow a presidential nomination and Senate confirmation while maintaining the 6-3 conservative majority before the November midterms. Alito remains active, issuing a solo dissent on March 27 in a supervised release case. The current October Term ends in late June or early July, a traditional window for retirement announcements, though historical patterns show justices often serve into their late 70s or beyond absent health issues.