FOMC Meeting Dates 2026
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has 8 interest rate decisions scheduled in 2026: Jan 27–28, Mar 17–18, Apr 28–29, Jun 16–17, Jul 28–29, Sep 15–16, Oct 27–28, Dec 8–9. 7 are done (1 hike, 0 cuts, 6 holds). The next is on Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST.
Fed interest rate decisions in 2026
Times in New York and London; the last column is your own time. The FOMC meets over two days and decides on the second.
| Meeting | New York | London | Your time | Press conf. | Projections | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27–28 | Wed · 2:00 PM EST | Wed, Jan 28 · 7:00 PM London | 7:00 PM UTC | 2:30 PM EST | — | Held at 3.50%–3.75% |
| Mar 17–18 | Wed · 2:00 PM EDT | Wed, Mar 18 · 6:00 PM London | 6:00 PM UTC | 2:30 PM EDT | Yes | Held at 3.50%–3.75% |
| Apr 28–29 | Wed · 2:00 PM EDT | Wed, Apr 29 · 7:00 PM London | 6:00 PM UTC | 2:30 PM EDT | — | Held at 3.50%–3.75% |
| Jun 16–17 | Wed · 2:00 PM EDT | Wed, Jun 17 · 7:00 PM London | 6:00 PM UTC | 2:30 PM EDT | Yes | Held at 3.50%–3.75% |
| Jul 28–29 | Wed · 2:00 PM EDT | Wed, Jul 29 · 7:00 PM London | 6:00 PM UTC | 2:30 PM EDT | — | Held at 3.50%–3.75% |
| Sep 15–16 | Wed · 2:00 PM EDT | Wed, Sep 16 · 7:00 PM London | 6:00 PM UTC | 2:30 PM EDT | Yes | Raised 25 bp to 3.75%–4.00% |
| Oct 27–28 | Wed · 2:00 PM EDT | Wed, Oct 28 · 6:00 PM London | 6:00 PM UTC | 2:30 PM EDT | — | Held at 3.75%–4.00% |
| Dec 8–9 next | Wed · 2:00 PM EST | Wed, Dec 9 · 7:00 PM London | 7:00 PM UTC | 2:30 PM EST | Yes | Not yet |
Dates and times from FXStreet's economic calendar. In March, June, September and December the decision comes with the Summary of Economic Projections, including the "dot plot": where each official expects the rate to be at the end of each year. Check them against the Fed's own calendar.
Fed minutes release dates 2026
The Fed publishes the minutes of its meetings some weeks after each one.
| Released | New York time | Of the meeting of |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Feb 18 | 2:00 PM EST | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Wed, Apr 8 | 2:00 PM EDT | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Wed, May 20 | 2:00 PM EDT | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Wed, Jul 8 | 2:00 PM EDT | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Wed, Aug 19 | 2:00 PM EDT | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 2:00 PM EDT | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Wed, Nov 18 | 2:00 PM EST | Oct 28, 2026 |
FOMC Meeting Dates 2026: questions
How many times does the Fed meet in 2026?
8 scheduled interest rate decisions: Jan 27–28, Mar 17–18, Apr 28–29, Jun 16–17, Jul 28–29, Sep 15–16, Oct 27–28, Dec 8–9. Each FOMC meeting runs over two days, with the decision on the second. Eight scheduled two-day meetings a year, roughly every six weeks.
When is the next Fed meeting in 2026?
Wednesday, December 9, 2026, with the decision at 2:00 PM EST. The press conference follows at 2:30 PM EST.
What time are Fed decisions announced?
The statement is released at 2:00 pm New York time on the second day of the meeting. The Chair's press conference starts at 2:30 pm, thirty minutes after the statement.
Which Fed meetings in 2026 come with projections?
Mar 18, Jun 17, Sep 16, Dec 9. In March, June, September and December the decision comes with the Summary of Economic Projections, including the "dot plot": where each official expects the rate to be at the end of each year.
When are the Fed minutes released in 2026?
Feb 18, Apr 8, May 20, Jul 8, Aug 19, Oct 7, Nov 18. Each covers the meeting a few weeks before it.
What did the Fed decide in 2026?
Jan 28: held at 3.50%–3.75%; Mar 18: held at 3.50%–3.75%; Apr 29: held at 3.50%–3.75%; Jun 17: held at 3.50%–3.75%; Jul 29: held at 3.50%–3.75%; Sep 16: raised 25 bp to 3.75%–4.00%; Oct 28: held at 3.75%–4.00%.
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