When are the FOMC meetings scheduled, including the 2026 dates?
The short answer
The FOMC holds eight regularly scheduled meetings a year, on a Tuesday and Wednesday. In 2026 the meetings are Jan 27-28, Mar 17-18, Apr 28-29, Jun 16-17, Jul 28-29, Sep 15-16, Oct 27-28 and Dec 8-9, according to the Federal Reserve.
2026 FOMC meeting dates
The Federal Reserve lists eight regularly scheduled FOMC meetings for 2026: January 27-28, March 17-18, April 28-29, June 16-17, July 28-29, September 15-16, October 27-28 and December 8-9.
Each is a two-day meeting. The policy statement is released at 2:00 p.m. US Eastern on the second day, and the Chair's press conference follows at 2:30 p.m. US Eastern, according to the Federal Reserve.
Meetings with economic projections
Four 2026 meetings are associated with a Summary of Economic Projections, marked with an asterisk on the Federal Reserve's calendar: March 17-18, June 16-17, September 15-16 and December 8-9.
The Fed's own calendar also lists the October 27-28 and December 8-9, 2026 meetings as upcoming, and the minutes of the October 27-28 meeting for November 18, 2026.
2027 dates announced so far
The Federal Reserve's August 9, 2024 press release announced the tentative schedule for 2025 and 2026, and listed one 2027 date: Tuesday, January 26, and Wednesday, January 27, 2027.
Our own data lists 2027 dates of January 27, March 17, April 28, June 9, July 28 and September 15, each at 2:00 p.m. US Eastern. The two sets of dates do not match, so the later 2027 dates are not confirmed here.
Release time in other markets
The FOMC statement is published at 2:00 p.m. US Eastern. The table shows that time in other financial centres for the two remaining 2026 meetings, as listed in our data.
| City | Oct 28, 2026 | Dec 9, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| London | 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Frankfurt | 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Dubai | 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| Singapore | 2:00 AM (Thu Oct 29) | 3:00 AM (Thu Dec 10) |
| Sydney | 5:00 AM (Thu Oct 29) | 6:00 AM (Thu Dec 10) |
Questions
Is there an FOMC meeting in July 2026?
Yes. The July 2026 meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 28 and Wednesday, July 29, according to the Federal Reserve.
Is there an FOMC meeting in August?
No. The Federal Reserve's 2026 calendar lists no August meeting; the FOMC holds eight regularly scheduled meetings a year.
What time is the FOMC statement released?
The statement is released at 2:00 p.m. US Eastern on the second day of the meeting, with the Chair's press conference at 2:30 p.m. US Eastern, according to the Federal Reserve.
When is the next FOMC meeting?
The Federal Reserve lists the October 27-28, 2026 meeting as the next upcoming one, followed by December 8-9, 2026.
How many times a year does the FOMC meet?
The FOMC holds eight regularly scheduled meetings during the year, plus other meetings as needed, according to the Federal Reserve.
What was the latest FOMC rate decision?
The September 17, 2026 decision set the federal funds target range at 3.75 to 4.00%, a 25 basis point increase effective that date, according to Federal Reserve Board policy rate data.
Sources
- Federal Reserve - Meeting calendars and information
- Federal Reserve - FOMC announces tentative meeting schedule for 2025 and 2026
- Federal Reserve - Monetary Policy
Checked against these official sources on October 16, 2026 by the Kairotick team. Rules and schedules change; check the source before you rely on a detail.
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