When is the next Federal Reserve FOMC meeting?
The short answer
The next FOMC meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The rate decision and statement are published at 2:00 p.m. US Eastern (18:00 UTC), and the Chair's press conference follows at 2:30 p.m. US Eastern, according to the Federal Reserve.
Date and time
According to the Federal Reserve Board's calendar, the next FOMC meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The Fed publishes its policy statement at 2:00 p.m. US Eastern (18:00 UTC), and the Chair's press conference follows at 2:30 p.m. US Eastern.
The Federal Reserve's calendar lists the FOMC meeting and the press conference on October 28. The official calendar does not state a location for the meeting.
The release in your local time
The table below shows the local time of the 2:00 p.m. US Eastern release on October 28, 2026, as listed in our data. In Singapore and Sydney the release falls on Thursday, October 29.
Later meetings in the official schedule
The Federal Reserve's published schedule also lists these FOMC meetings: December 9, 2026 (with the Fed's economic projections), January 27, 2027, March 17, 2027 (with projections), April 28, 2027, June 9, 2027 (with projections), July 28, 2027, and September 15, 2027 (with projections). Each decision is released at 2:00 p.m. US Eastern.
The FOMC holds eight regularly scheduled meetings per year, according to the Federal Reserve.
The most recent decision
The latest FOMC result, on September 17, 2026, set the federal funds target range at 3.75 to 4.00%. According to the Federal Reserve Board, that was a rise of 25 basis points, effective September 17, 2026.
| City | Local time |
|---|---|
| New York | 2:00 PM Wed |
| London | 6:00 PM Wed |
| Frankfurt | 7:00 PM Wed |
| Dubai | 10:00 PM Wed |
| Singapore | 2:00 AM Thu, Oct 29 |
| Sydney | 5:00 AM Thu, Oct 29 |
Questions
What time is the next Fed meeting decision?
The Fed publishes its statement at 2:00 p.m. US Eastern (18:00 UTC) on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The Chair's press conference follows at 2:30 p.m. US Eastern.
Where is the next FOMC meeting held?
The Federal Reserve's official calendar lists the meeting date and time but does not state a location.
When is the next Fed meeting with economic projections?
The December 9, 2026 meeting is listed with the Fed's economic projections, according to the Federal Reserve's schedule.
How many times a year does the FOMC meet?
The FOMC holds eight regularly scheduled meetings per year, according to the Federal Reserve.
What was the Fed's latest rate decision?
The latest result, on September 17, 2026, set the target range at 3.75 to 4.00%, a rise of 25 basis points effective that date, according to the Federal Reserve Board.
Sources
- Federal Reserve Board - FOMC calendar
- Federal Reserve Board - Calendar: October 2026
- Federal Reserve Board - Calendar: December 2026
- Federal Reserve Board - Federal Open Market Committee
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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