When are the core PCE and BEA PCE price index releases?
The short answer
Both are released together in BEA's Personal Income and Outlays report at 8:30 a.m. US Eastern. The next release is Thursday, October 29, 2026 (12:30 UTC), covering September 2026, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
One report, one release time
The PCE price index and the core PCE price index (which excludes food and energy) are both published in the monthly Personal Income and Outlays report, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The core index is the one the Federal Reserve closely watches for monetary policy, BEA says.
BEA's release schedule lists each Personal Income and Outlays report at 8:30 a.m. US Eastern. The PCE price index page lists the current release as September 30, 2026 and the next release as October 29, 2026.
Scheduled dates
According to BEA's release schedule, Personal Income and Outlays is scheduled for October 29, November 25 and December 23, 2026, then January 28, February 25, March 31, April 29 and May 27, 2027. Each covers the prior month's data.
On October 29, 2026 the report is scheduled alongside the advance GDP estimate for the third quarter of 2026. On November 25 and December 23, 2026 it is scheduled alongside GDP estimates.
Release times by city
BEA schedules the release at 8:30 a.m. US Eastern. Local times differ because of daylight saving changes: October 29, 2026 is 12:30 UTC, while November 25 and December 23, 2026 are 13:30 UTC.
| Date | US Eastern / UTC | Local times |
|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 29, 2026 | 8:30 AM / 12:30 UTC | London 12:30 PM; Frankfurt 1:30 PM; Dubai 4:30 PM; Singapore 8:30 PM; Sydney 11:30 PM |
| Wed Nov 25, 2026 | 8:30 AM / 13:30 UTC | London 1:30 PM; Frankfurt 2:30 PM; Dubai 5:30 PM; Singapore 9:30 PM; Sydney 12:30 AM (Thu Nov 26) |
| Wed Dec 23, 2026 | 8:30 AM / 13:30 UTC | London 1:30 PM; Frankfurt 2:30 PM; Dubai 5:30 PM; Singapore 9:30 PM; Sydney 12:30 AM (Thu Dec 24) |
Questions
What is the core PCE release date?
Core PCE is released with the PCE price index in BEA's Personal Income and Outlays report. The next scheduled release is October 29, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. US Eastern, according to BEA.
What is the BEA PCE release date?
BEA's schedule lists Personal Income and Outlays for October 29, November 25 and December 23, 2026, then January 28, February 25, March 31, April 29 and May 27, 2027, all at 8:30 a.m. US Eastern.
Are core PCE and PCE released at the same time?
Yes. Both are part of the same Personal Income and Outlays report, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis — Release Schedule
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis — PCE Price Index
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis — Core PCE Price Index
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