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Norges Bank Meeting Dates 2026
The Monetary Policy and Financial Stability Committee has 8 interest rate decisions scheduled in 2026: Jan 22, Mar 26, May 7, Jun 18, Aug 13, Sep 24, Nov 5, Dec 17. 6 are done (2 hikes, 0 cuts, 4 holds). The next is on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM GMT+1.
Norges Bank interest rate decisions in 2026
Times in Oslo, New York and London; the last column is your own time.
| Date | Oslo | New York | London | Your time | Press conf. | Projections | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 22 | Thu · 10:00 AM GMT+1 | Thu, Jan 22 · 4:00 AM EST | Thu, Jan 22 · 9:00 AM London | 9:00 AM UTC | — | — | Held at 4.00% |
| Thu, Mar 26 | Thu · 10:00 AM GMT+1 | Thu, Mar 26 · 5:00 AM EDT | Thu, Mar 26 · 9:00 AM London | 9:00 AM UTC | — | — | Held at 4.00% |
| Thu, May 7 | Thu · 10:00 AM GMT+2 | Thu, May 7 · 4:00 AM EDT | Thu, May 7 · 9:00 AM London | 8:00 AM UTC | — | — | Raised 25 bp to 4.25% · 25 bp more hawkish than expected |
| Thu, Jun 18 | Thu · 10:00 AM GMT+2 | Thu, Jun 18 · 4:00 AM EDT | Thu, Jun 18 · 9:00 AM London | 8:00 AM UTC | — | — | Held at 4.25% |
| Thu, Aug 13 | Thu · 10:00 AM GMT+2 | Thu, Aug 13 · 4:00 AM EDT | Thu, Aug 13 · 9:00 AM London | 8:00 AM UTC | — | — | Held at 4.25% |
| Thu, Sep 24 | Thu · 10:00 AM GMT+2 | Thu, Sep 24 · 4:00 AM EDT | Thu, Sep 24 · 9:00 AM London | 8:00 AM UTC | — | — | Raised 25 bp to 4.50% |
| Thu, Nov 5 next | Thu · 10:00 AM GMT+1 | Thu, Nov 5 · 4:00 AM EST | Thu, Nov 5 · 9:00 AM London | 9:00 AM UTC | — | — | Expected: hold at 4.50% |
| Thu, Dec 17 | Thu · 10:00 AM GMT+1 | Thu, Dec 17 · 4:00 AM EST | Thu, Dec 17 · 9:00 AM London | 9:00 AM UTC | — | — | Not yet |
Dates and times from FXStreet's economic calendar. The Monetary Policy Report, with the bank's own path for the rate, comes out four times a year. Check them against Norges Bank's own calendar.
Norges Bank Meeting Dates 2026: questions
How many times does Norges Bank meet in 2026?
8 scheduled interest rate decisions: Jan 22, Mar 26, May 7, Jun 18, Aug 13, Sep 24, Nov 5, Dec 17. Eight scheduled meetings a year, roughly every six weeks.
When is the next Norges Bank meeting in 2026?
Thursday, November 5, 2026, with the decision at 10:00 AM GMT+1 (4:00 AM EST in New York).
What time are Norges Bank decisions announced?
The decision is published at 10:00 am Oslo time. A press conference at 10:30 am follows the meetings that come with a Monetary Policy Report. The bank's calendar lists each one.
What did Norges Bank decide in 2026?
Jan 22: held at 4.00%; Mar 26: held at 4.00%; May 7: raised 25 bp to 4.25%; Jun 18: held at 4.25%; Aug 13: held at 4.25%; Sep 24: raised 25 bp to 4.50%.
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