The next regular FOMC meeting is scheduled for January 27–28, 2026.

Key dates for FOMC

  • The upcoming FOMC policy meeting will run over two days: Tuesday–Wednesday, January 27–28, 2026.
  • The Fed has eight regular FOMC meetings planned for 2026, starting with January 27–28 and ending with December 8–9.

Typical announcement time

  • The policy statement and rate decision are typically released on the second day of the meeting at around 18:00 UTC (14:00 ET).
  • A press conference with the Fed Chair usually follows about 30 minutes later, around 18:30 UTC (14:30 ET).

2026 FOMC calendar (high level)

  • January 27–28
  • March 17–18
  • April 28–29
  • June 16–17
  • July 28–29
  • September 15–16
  • October 27–28
  • December 8–9

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