ECB Meeting Dates 2025
The Governing Council made 8 interest rate decisions in 2025: Jan 30, Mar 6, Apr 17, Jun 5, Jul 24, Sep 11, Oct 30, Dec 18. It raised the rate 0 times, cut it 4 times and held 4 times.
ECB interest rate decisions in 2025
Times in Frankfurt, New York and London; the last column is your own time.
| Date | Frankfurt | New York | London | Your time | Press conf. | Projections | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 30 | Thu · 2:15 PM Frankfurt | Thu, Jan 30 · 8:15 AM EST | Thu, Jan 30 · 1:15 PM London | 1:15 PM UTC | 2:45 PM Frankfurt | — | Cut 25 bp to 2.75% |
| Thu, Mar 6 | Thu · 2:15 PM Frankfurt | Thu, Mar 6 · 8:15 AM EST | Thu, Mar 6 · 1:15 PM London | 1:15 PM UTC | 2:45 PM Frankfurt | — | Cut 25 bp to 2.50% |
| Thu, Apr 17 | Thu · 2:15 PM Frankfurt | Thu, Apr 17 · 8:15 AM EDT | Thu, Apr 17 · 1:15 PM London | 12:15 PM UTC | 2:45 PM Frankfurt | — | Cut 25 bp to 2.25% |
| Thu, Jun 5 | Thu · 2:15 PM Frankfurt | Thu, Jun 5 · 8:15 AM EDT | Thu, Jun 5 · 1:15 PM London | 12:15 PM UTC | 2:45 PM Frankfurt | — | Cut 25 bp to 2.00% |
| Thu, Jul 24 | Thu · 2:15 PM Frankfurt | Thu, Jul 24 · 8:15 AM EDT | Thu, Jul 24 · 1:15 PM London | 12:15 PM UTC | 2:45 PM Frankfurt | — | Held at 2.00% |
| Thu, Sep 11 | Thu · 2:15 PM Frankfurt | Thu, Sep 11 · 8:15 AM EDT | Thu, Sep 11 · 1:15 PM London | 12:15 PM UTC | 2:45 PM Frankfurt | — | Held at 2.00% |
| Thu, Oct 30 | Thu · 2:15 PM Frankfurt | Thu, Oct 30 · 9:15 AM EDT | Thu, Oct 30 · 1:15 PM London | 1:15 PM UTC | 2:45 PM Frankfurt | — | Held at 2.00% |
| Thu, Dec 18 | Thu · 2:15 PM Frankfurt | Thu, Dec 18 · 8:15 AM EST | Thu, Dec 18 · 1:15 PM London | 1:15 PM UTC | 2:45 PM Frankfurt | — | Held at 2.00% |
Dates and times from FXStreet's economic calendar. In March, June, September and December the decision comes with new staff projections for growth and inflation. Check them against the ECB's own calendar.
ECB accounts release dates 2025
The ECB publishes an account of each monetary policy meeting about four weeks later.
| Released | Frankfurt time | New York | Of the meeting of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 16 | 1:30 PM Frankfurt | Thu, Jan 16 · 7:30 AM EST | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Thu, Feb 27 | 1:30 PM Frankfurt | Thu, Feb 27 · 7:30 AM EST | Jan 30, 2025 |
| Thu, Apr 3 | 1:30 PM Frankfurt | Thu, Apr 3 · 7:30 AM EDT | Mar 6, 2025 |
| Thu, May 22 | 1:30 PM Frankfurt | Thu, May 22 · 7:30 AM EDT | Apr 17, 2025 |
| Thu, Jul 3 | 1:30 PM Frankfurt | Thu, Jul 3 · 7:30 AM EDT | Jun 5, 2025 |
| Thu, Aug 28 | 1:30 PM Frankfurt | Thu, Aug 28 · 7:30 AM EDT | Jul 24, 2025 |
| Thu, Oct 9 | 1:30 PM Frankfurt | Thu, Oct 9 · 7:30 AM EDT | Sep 11, 2025 |
| Thu, Nov 27 | 1:30 PM Frankfurt | Thu, Nov 27 · 7:30 AM EST | Oct 30, 2025 |
ECB Meeting Dates 2025: questions
How many times does the ECB meet in 2025?
8 scheduled interest rate decisions: Jan 30, Mar 6, Apr 17, Jun 5, Jul 24, Sep 11, Oct 30, Dec 18. Eight monetary policy meetings a year, every six weeks.
What time are ECB decisions announced?
The decision is published at 2:15 pm Frankfurt time (CET/CEST). The President's press conference starts at 2:45 pm, thirty minutes later.
When are the ECB accounts (minutes) released in 2025?
Jan 16, Feb 27, Apr 3, May 22, Jul 3, Aug 28, Oct 9, Nov 27. Each covers the meeting a few weeks before it.
What did the ECB decide in 2025?
Jan 30: cut 25 bp to 2.75%; Mar 6: cut 25 bp to 2.50%; Apr 17: cut 25 bp to 2.25%; Jun 5: cut 25 bp to 2.00%; Jul 24: held at 2.00%; Sep 11: held at 2.00%; Oct 30: held at 2.00%; Dec 18: held at 2.00%.
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