Fed rate decision (FOMC): release dates
The Federal Open Market Committee's policy statement on the federal funds rate target range, released on the second day of each two-day meeting and followed by the Chair's press conference.
Next release Wed, Oct 28, 2026 Statement day
Previous release Wed, Sep 16, 2026
Published by Fed Official page ↗
2026 schedule
| Release date | Time (ET) | Covers |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Jan 28, 2026 | Statement day | — |
| Wed, Mar 18, 2026 | Statement day | — |
| Wed, Apr 29, 2026 | Statement day | — |
| Wed, Jun 17, 2026 | Statement day | — |
| Wed, Jul 29, 2026 | Statement day | — |
| Wed, Sep 16, 2026 | Statement day | — |
| Wed, Oct 28, 2026 | Statement day | — |
| Wed, Dec 9, 2026 | Statement day | — |
2027 schedule
| Release date | Time (ET) | Covers |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Jan 27, 2027 | Statement day | — |
| Wed, Mar 17, 2027 | Statement day | — |
| Wed, Apr 28, 2027 | Statement day | — |
| Wed, Jun 9, 2027 | Statement day | — |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 | Statement day | — |
| Wed, Sep 15, 2027 | Statement day | — |
| Wed, Oct 27, 2027 | Statement day | — |
| Wed, Dec 8, 2027 | Statement day | — |
Source: the Fed's official release schedule, as of Wed, Oct 14, 2026. "Covers" is the period the release reports on, where the agency's schedule lists it. Dates occasionally change; the agency's page is final. Other releases: CPI, Jobs Report, GDP, PCE, PPI, Retail Sales, JOLTS.