Jerome Powell’s current term as Chair of the Federal Reserve runs through May 2026, and his separate term as a member of the Fed Board of Governors runs through January 31, 2028.

Key dates

  • Fed Chair term: Powell was confirmed for a second four‑year term as Fed Chair in May 2022, and that chairmanship expires in May 2026.
  • Board of Governors term: His underlying term as a member of the Board of Governors is longer and does not end until January 31, 2028, which means he could legally remain on the Board after his chair role ends.

What happens next

  • The president will nominate the next Fed Chair to take over when Powell’s chair term ends in May 2026; that nominee must be confirmed by the Senate.
  • Powell has not publicly committed to whether he will stay on as a regular governor after May 2026 or leave the Fed entirely, so there is still some uncertainty about his role after his chair term is up.

TL;DR: If you are asking “when is Powell’s term up,” most people mean his Fed Chair term, which ends in May 2026 , but his Board seat lasts until January 31, 2028.

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