FOMC Meeting Dates 2027
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has 8 interest rate decisions scheduled in 2027: Jan 26–27, Mar 16–17, Apr 27–28, Jun 8–9, Jul 27–28, Sep 14–15, Oct 26–27, Dec 7–8. The next is on Wednesday, January 27, 2027 at 2:00 PM EST.
Fed interest rate decisions in 2027
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 26–27 next | Wed · 2:00 PM EST | Wed, Jan 27 · 7:00 PM London | 7:00 PM UTC | 2:30 PM EST | — | Not yet |
| Mar 16–17 | Wed · 2:00 PM EDT | Wed, Mar 17 · 6:00 PM London | 6:00 PM UTC | 2:30 PM EDT | Yes | Not yet |
| Apr 27–28 | Wed · 2:00 PM EDT | Wed, Apr 28 · 7:00 PM London | 6:00 PM UTC | 2:30 PM EDT | — | Not yet |
| Jun 8–9 | Wed · 2:00 PM EDT | Wed, Jun 9 · 7:00 PM London | 6:00 PM UTC | 2:30 PM EDT | Yes | Not yet |
| Jul 27–28 | Wed · 2:00 PM EDT | Wed, Jul 28 · 7:00 PM London | 6:00 PM UTC | 2:30 PM EDT | — | Not yet |
| Sep 14–15 | Wed · 2:00 PM EDT | Wed, Sep 15 · 7:00 PM London | 6:00 PM UTC | 2:30 PM EDT | Yes | Not yet |
| Oct 26–27 | Wed · 2:00 PM EDT | Wed, Oct 27 · 7:00 PM London | 6:00 PM UTC | 2:30 PM EDT | — | Not yet |
| Dec 7–8 | Wed · 2:00 PM EST | Wed, Dec 8 · 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 2027
The Fed publishes the minutes of its meetings some weeks after each one.
| Released | New York time | Of the meeting of |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Jan 6 | 2:00 PM EST | Dec 9, 2026 |
| Wed, Feb 17 | 2:00 PM EST | Jan 27, 2027 |
| Wed, Apr 7 | 2:00 PM EDT | Mar 17, 2027 |
| Wed, May 19 | 2:00 PM EDT | Apr 28, 2027 |
| Wed, Jul 7 | 2:00 PM EDT | Jun 9, 2027 |
| Wed, Aug 18 | 2:00 PM EDT | Jul 28, 2027 |
| Wed, Oct 6 | 2:00 PM EDT | Sep 15, 2027 |
| Wed, Nov 17 | 2:00 PM EST | Oct 27, 2027 |
FOMC Meeting Dates 2027: questions
How many times does the Fed meet in 2027?
8 scheduled interest rate decisions: Jan 26–27, Mar 16–17, Apr 27–28, Jun 8–9, Jul 27–28, Sep 14–15, Oct 26–27, Dec 7–8. 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 2027?
Wednesday, January 27, 2027, 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 2027 come with projections?
Mar 17, Jun 9, Sep 15, Dec 8. 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 2027?
Jan 6, Feb 17, Apr 7, May 19, Jul 7, Aug 18, Oct 6, Nov 17. Each covers the meeting a few weeks before it.
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