When are the FOMC meetings, and what happened at the most recent one?
The short answer
The next FOMC meeting is October 27-28, 2026, with the rate decision at 2:00 p.m. US Eastern (18:00 UTC) on October 28. At the most recent meeting, on September 16, 2026, the Fed raised its target range by 25 basis points to 3.75 to 4.00%.
What happened at the most recent FOMC meeting
The most recent FOMC meeting was held September 15-16, 2026, according to the Federal Reserve. The Committee raised the target range for the federal funds rate by 1/4 percentage point, to 3-3/4 to 4 percent, in a 12-0 vote, according to the Fed's statement released September 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT.
The Fed's statement said economic activity is expanding at a solid pace, job gains have kept pace with the workforce, and inflation remains elevated. The minutes of that meeting were released October 7, 2026, according to the Federal Reserve.
When the FOMC meets and releases its decision
The FOMC holds eight regularly scheduled meetings during the year, according to the Federal Reserve. The Fed publishes its policy statement at 2:00 p.m. US Eastern, and the Chair's press conference follows at 2:30 p.m.
Meetings marked with an asterisk on the Fed's calendar are associated with a Summary of Economic Projections. The minutes of regularly scheduled meetings are released three weeks after the date of the policy decision, according to the Federal Reserve.
Is there an FOMC meeting today?
The Fed's calendar lists the October 27-28, 2026 meeting as the next one, with the statement due October 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. US Eastern. The Fed's published schedule does not list any other meeting date before then.
| City | Local time |
|---|---|
| New York | 2:00 PM |
| London | 6:00 PM |
| Frankfurt | 7:00 PM |
| Dubai | 10:00 PM |
| Singapore | 2:00 AM (Thu Oct 29) |
| Sydney | 5:00 AM (Thu Oct 29) |
Questions
When is the next FOMC meeting?
The next scheduled FOMC meeting is October 27-28, 2026, according to the Federal Reserve. The rate decision is released October 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. US Eastern (18:00 UTC).
What time is the FOMC rate decision released?
The Fed publishes its policy statement at 2:00 p.m. US Eastern, and the Chair's press conference follows at 2:30 p.m., according to the Federal Reserve.
What did the Fed decide at its last meeting?
On September 16, 2026, the FOMC raised the target range for the federal funds rate by 1/4 percentage point to 3-3/4 to 4 percent, by a 12-0 vote, according to the Fed's statement.
When are the FOMC meetings in 2027?
The Fed's calendar lists January 27, March 17, April 28, June 9, July 28 and September 15, 2027. The March, June and September meetings are associated with the Fed's economic projections.
When are the FOMC minutes released?
The minutes of regularly scheduled meetings are released three weeks after the date of the policy decision, according to the Federal Reserve. The minutes of the September 15-16, 2026 meeting were released October 7, 2026.
Sources
- Federal Reserve - Meeting calendars and information
- Federal Reserve - FOMC statement, September 16, 2026
- Federal Reserve - Minutes of the FOMC, September 15-16, 2026
- Federal Reserve - Monetary Policy
Checked against these official sources on October 15, 2026 by the Kairotick team. Rules and schedules change; check the source before you rely on a detail.
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