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ECB meeting dates
The ECB announces its next interest rate decision on October 29, 2026 (2:15 p.m. CET, press conference at 2:45 p.m.). The Governing Council decides about every six weeks. Source: ECB meeting calendar.
Next decision
October 29, 2026
14:15 CET
Left in 2026
2
meetings
Deposit rate now
2.50%
policy rate
ECB rate decisions 2026
| Date | Status |
|---|---|
| October 29, 2026 | next meeting |
| December 17, 2026 | scheduled |
ECB rate decisions 2027
| Date | Status |
|---|---|
| February 4, 2027 | scheduled |
| March 18, 2027 | scheduled |
| April 29, 2027 | scheduled |
| June 10, 2027 | scheduled |
| July 22, 2027 | scheduled |
| September 9, 2027 | scheduled |
| October 28, 2027 | scheduled |
| December 16, 2027 | scheduled |
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Frequently asked questions
When is the next ECB meeting?
The ECB Governing Council takes its next decision on October 29, 2026.
What time does the ECB announce its decision?
At 2:15 p.m. CET, followed by the press conference at 2:45 p.m.
How often does the ECB set rates?
Eight times a year, about every six weeks.
Source
ECB, meeting calendar of the Governing Council. Source: ECB. www.ecb.europa.eu
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