Date set for Jon Stewart's final Daily Show

The Daily Show with host Jon Stewart.

US satirical talk show host Jon Stewart has announced he will finally step away from The Daily Show in the first week of August.

Stewart announced in Febraury, that after 16 years behind the desk, that this year would be his last on The Daily Show.

He told audiences on Monday's installment of the Comedy Central series that his last episode would air on August 6, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

He will be replaced by Trevor Noah.

Trevor Noah, acclaimed South African comedian and new host of The Daily Show. Photo / AP

A date is yet to announced for Noah's first appearance as the host of The Daily Show.

- AAP