Next Fed Meeting & FOMC Meeting Schedule 2026
The complete Federal Reserve FOMC calendar — the next meeting date and live countdown, all official 2026 dates, past 2025 decisions, and the tentative 2027 schedule.
Schedule reviewed · Rate data updated · Maintained by Archie Chang, with meeting dates verified against the Federal Reserve's official calendar
When Is the Next Fed Meeting?
The next FOMC meeting is October 27–28, 2026. The Federal Reserve is scheduled to announce its interest rate decision on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET. The Federal Open Market Committee holds eight regularly scheduled meetings per year.
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Next major U.S. economic release
FOMC Minutes
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time
- FOMC Meeting Minutes · covers September 15–16 meeting
Next FOMC Meeting
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Decision announcement expected at 2:00 PM ET
Current Rate
3.75% - 4%
Economic Projections
No SEP
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Add the scheduled Fed decision times to your calendar, or use a calculator to see how different rates change a payment or return.
What to Check at the Next FOMC Meeting
Heading into the October 27–28, 2026 meeting, the confirmed starting point is the current target range of 3.75% – 4%. At its September 15–16, 2026 meeting, the FOMC voted 12–0 to raise the range by 25 basis points. The September 16 policy statement said inflation remained elevated and that the increase would support a timelier return to its 2% goal. That official record does not guarantee a hold, hike, or cut at the next meeting.
What is known before the announcement
The meeting dates and 2:00 PM ET decision time are published by the Federal Reserve. A Summary of Economic Projections and dot plot are released only at the March, June, September, and December meetings. Between meetings, traders also watch fed funds futures through the fed funds futures, summarized by the CME FedWatch Tool. Those probabilities are market prices, not Federal Reserve guidance, and can change throughout the day. For that reason, this static page links to the live tool instead of republishing a number that may already be stale.
What to read when the decision is released
At 2:00 PM ET, check the new target range and compare the wording of the policy statement with the previous release. If this is an SEP meeting, review the new median projections and dot plot separately from the rate decision. The Chair's press conference begins at 2:30 PM ET. The official documents are published on the Federal Reserve monetary policy page. The more detailed discussion is published about three weeks later; see the 2026 FOMC minutes release schedule.
FedRateCalc does not forecast the decision. For the official outcome, see the latest Fed rate decision and use the live countdown above for the next scheduled announcement.
📅2026 FOMC Meeting Schedule & Fed Meeting Dates
| Month | Meeting Dates | SEP | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | Jan 27, 2026 - Jan 28, 2026 | - | Hold · 3.50% – 3.75% ✓ Completed |
| March 2026 | Mar 17, 2026 - Mar 18, 2026 | ✓ SEP | Hold · 3.50% – 3.75% ✓ Completed |
| April 2026 | Apr 28, 2026 - Apr 29, 2026 | - | Hold · 3.50% – 3.75% ✓ Completed |
| June 2026 | Jun 16, 2026 - Jun 17, 2026 | ✓ SEP | Hold · 3.50% – 3.75% ✓ Completed |
| July 2026 | Jul 28, 2026 - Jul 29, 2026 | - | Hold · 3.50% – 3.75% ✓ Completed |
| September 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 - Sep 16, 2026 | ✓ SEP | +25 bps · 3.75% – 4.00% ✓ Completed |
| October 2026Next | Oct 27, 2026 - Oct 28, 2026 | - | Upcoming |
| December 2026 | Dec 8, 2026 - Dec 9, 2026 | ✓ SEP | Upcoming |
Every 2026 meeting includes a Fed Chair press conference at 2:30 PM ET. Four meetings (March, June, September, December) also include the Summary of Economic Projections (SEP) with the dot plot. Dates verified against the Federal Reserve Board.
📅2025 Fed Meeting Schedule & Rate Decisions
| Meeting Dates | SEP | Decision | Rate | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2025 - Jan 29, 2025 | - | Hold | 4.25% – 4.50% | ✓ Completed |
| Mar 18, 2025 - Mar 19, 2025 | ✓ SEP | Hold | 4.25% – 4.50% | ✓ Completed |
| May 6, 2025 - May 7, 2025 | - | Hold | 4.25% – 4.50% | ✓ Completed |
| Jun 17, 2025 - Jun 18, 2025 | ✓ SEP | Hold | 4.25% – 4.50% | ✓ Completed |
| Jul 29, 2025 - Jul 30, 2025 | - | Hold | 4.25% – 4.50% | ✓ Completed |
| Sep 16, 2025 - Sep 17, 2025 | ✓ SEP | −25 bps | 4.00% – 4.25% | ✓ Completed |
| Oct 28, 2025 - Oct 29, 2025 | - | −25 bps | 3.75% – 4.00% | ✓ Completed |
| Dec 9, 2025 - Dec 10, 2025 | ✓ SEP | −25 bps | 3.50% – 3.75% | ✓ Completed |
SEP = Summary of Economic Projections (includes dot plot and economic forecasts)
🗓️2027 FOMC Meeting Schedule (Tentative Preview)
| Month | Meeting Dates | SEP |
|---|---|---|
| January 2027 | Jan 26, 2027 - Jan 27, 2027 | - |
| March 2027 | Mar 16, 2027 - Mar 17, 2027 | ✓ SEP |
| April 2027 | Apr 27, 2027 - Apr 28, 2027 | - |
| June 2027 | Jun 8, 2027 - Jun 9, 2027 | ✓ SEP |
| July 2027 | Jul 27, 2027 - Jul 28, 2027 | - |
| September 2027 | Sep 14, 2027 - Sep 15, 2027 | ✓ SEP |
| October 2027 | Oct 26, 2027 - Oct 27, 2027 | - |
| December 2027 | Dec 7, 2027 - Dec 8, 2027 | ✓ SEP |
2027 dates are the Federal Reserve's tentative schedule and may be confirmed or adjusted closer to the year.
📈Fed Interest Rate History & Decisions
❓FOMC Meeting FAQs - Your Questions Answered
When is the next FOMC meeting?
The next FOMC meeting is October 27–28, 2026. The Federal Reserve is scheduled to announce its interest rate decision on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET.
What is the Fed meeting schedule for 2026?
The eight scheduled 2026 FOMC meetings are January 27–28; March 17–18; April 28–29; June 16–17; July 28–29; September 15–16; October 27–28; and December 8–9. The March, June, September, and December meetings include the Summary of Economic Projections (SEP).
What time does the FOMC announce its decision?
The FOMC is scheduled to release its policy statement and interest rate decision at 2:00 PM Eastern Time on the second day of each scheduled meeting. The Fed Chair press conference begins at 2:30 PM ET.
How many FOMC meetings are there in a year?
The FOMC holds eight regularly scheduled meetings each year. It may also meet at other times when needed.
What is the FOMC?
The Federal Open Market Committee is the Federal Reserve body responsible for open market operations and the target range for the federal funds rate.
Which 2026 FOMC meetings include the dot plot?
The March, June, September, and December 2026 meetings include the Summary of Economic Projections and its federal funds rate projections, commonly called the dot plot.
How can an FOMC decision affect borrowing costs?
The FOMC directly sets the target range for the federal funds rate, not consumer loan rates. Its decisions and guidance can still influence Treasury yields, bank funding costs, mortgage rates, savings rates, and other borrowing costs, but those rates do not always move one-for-one with the Fed.
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FOMC meeting dates sourced from Federal Reserve Board. Last updated: October 2, 2026