when is fomc meeting
The next regularly scheduled FOMC meeting is on January 27–28, 2026.
Quick Scoop
- The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has eight regular meetings scheduled in 2026, starting with January 27–28.
- For 2026, the planned meeting dates are:
- January 27–28
- March 17–18
- April 28–29
- June 16–17
- July 28–29
- September 15–16
- October 27–28
- December 8–9
Why this matters now
- The January 27–28, 2026 meeting is the first Fed policy meeting of the year , so markets watch it closely for the policy tone and clues about the path of interest rates.
- Meetings that include the Summary of Economic Projections and dot plot (March, June, September, December) usually have a stronger market impact because they show how officials see future rates, inflation, and growth.
Quick reference table
| Year | Upcoming FOMC dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 (last scheduled) | Dec 9–10, 2025 | Final 2025 meeting; rate decision on second day. | [6][7]
| 2026 (next meeting) | Jan 27–28, 2026 | First meeting of 2026; no projections/dot plot. | [3][5][9]
| 2026 (full schedule) | Jan 27–28; Mar 17–18; Apr 28–29; Jun 16–17; Jul 28–29; Sep 15–16; Oct 27–28; Dec 8–9 | Standard eight‑meeting calendar for the year. | [5][7][9][3]