Bank of Canada Rate Announcement Dates 2026
The Governing Council has 8 interest rate decisions scheduled in 2026: Jan 28, Mar 18, Apr 29, Jun 10, Jul 15, Sep 2, Oct 28, Dec 9. 7 are done (1 hike, 0 cuts, 6 holds). The next is on Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 9:45 AM EST.
BoC interest rate decisions in 2026
Times in Ottawa, New York and London; the last column is your own time.
| Date | Ottawa | New York | London | Your time | Press conf. | Projections | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Jan 28 | Wed · 9:45 AM EST | Wed, Jan 28 · 9:45 AM EST | Wed, Jan 28 · 2:45 PM London | 2:45 PM UTC | 10:30 AM EST | Yes | Held at 2.25% |
| Wed, Mar 18 | Wed · 9:45 AM EDT | Wed, Mar 18 · 9:45 AM EDT | Wed, Mar 18 · 1:45 PM London | 1:45 PM UTC | 10:30 AM EDT | — | Held at 2.25% |
| Wed, Apr 29 | Wed · 9:45 AM EDT | Wed, Apr 29 · 9:45 AM EDT | Wed, Apr 29 · 2:45 PM London | 1:45 PM UTC | 10:30 AM EDT | Yes | Held at 2.25% |
| Wed, Jun 10 | Wed · 9:45 AM EDT | Wed, Jun 10 · 9:45 AM EDT | Wed, Jun 10 · 2:45 PM London | 1:45 PM UTC | 10:30 AM EDT | — | Held at 2.25% |
| Wed, Jul 15 | Wed · 9:45 AM EDT | Wed, Jul 15 · 9:45 AM EDT | Wed, Jul 15 · 2:45 PM London | 1:45 PM UTC | 10:30 AM EDT | Yes | Held at 2.25% |
| Wed, Sep 2 | Wed · 9:45 AM EDT | Wed, Sep 2 · 9:45 AM EDT | Wed, Sep 2 · 2:45 PM London | 1:45 PM UTC | 10:30 AM EDT | — | Held at 2.25% |
| Wed, Oct 28 | Wed · 9:45 AM EDT | Wed, Oct 28 · 9:45 AM EDT | Wed, Oct 28 · 1:45 PM London | 1:45 PM UTC | 10:30 AM EDT | Yes | Raised 25 bp to 2.50% |
| Wed, Dec 9 next | Wed · 9:45 AM EST | Wed, Dec 9 · 9:45 AM EST | Wed, Dec 9 · 2:45 PM London | 2:45 PM UTC | 10:30 AM EST | — | Not yet |
Dates and times from FXStreet's economic calendar. In January, April, July and October the decision comes with the Monetary Policy Report. Check them against the BoC's own calendar.
Bank of Canada Rate Announcement Dates 2026: questions
How many times does the BoC meet in 2026?
8 scheduled interest rate decisions: Jan 28, Mar 18, Apr 29, Jun 10, Jul 15, Sep 2, Oct 28, Dec 9. Eight fixed announcement dates a year.
When is the next BoC meeting in 2026?
Wednesday, December 9, 2026, with the decision at 9:45 AM EST (9:45 AM EST in New York). The press conference follows at 10:30 AM EST.
What time are BoC decisions announced?
The decision is published at 9:45 am Eastern time. The Governor's press conference starts at 10:30 am.
Which BoC meetings in 2026 come with projections?
Jan 28, Apr 29, Jul 15, Oct 28. In January, April, July and October the decision comes with the Monetary Policy Report.
What did the BoC decide in 2026?
Jan 28: held at 2.25%; Mar 18: held at 2.25%; Apr 29: held at 2.25%; Jun 10: held at 2.25%; Jul 15: held at 2.25%; Sep 2: held at 2.25%; Oct 28: raised 25 bp to 2.50%.
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