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FOMC meeting dates

The Federal Reserve (FOMC) announces its next interest rate decision on October 28, 2026 (2:00 p.m. Eastern Time, followed by a press conference). The committee meets eight times a year. Source: Federal Reserve Board.

Next decision

October 28, 2026

2:00 p.m. ET

Left in 2026

2

meetings

Target range now

3.75–4.00%

policy rate

FOMC decisions 2026

DateStatus
January 28, 2026past
March 18, 2026past
April 29, 2026past
June 17, 2026past
July 29, 2026past
September 16, 2026past
October 28, 2026next meeting
December 9, 2026scheduled

FOMC decisions 2027

DateStatus
January 27, 2027scheduled
March 17, 2027scheduled
April 28, 2027scheduled
June 9, 2027scheduled
July 28, 2027scheduled
September 15, 2027scheduled
October 27, 2027scheduled
December 8, 2027scheduled

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Frequently asked questions

When is the next Fed meeting?

The next rate decision is announced on October 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

How often does the Fed meet?

Eight times a year, two days each. The decision comes on the second day, followed by the Chair’s press conference.

Can the Fed act between meetings?

Yes. In emergencies – March 2020, for example – it has changed rates between scheduled meetings.

Source

Federal Reserve Board, meeting calendars (fomccalendars.htm). Public domain. www.federalreserve.gov

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