FOMC Meeting Schedule — January 2026
Exact January 2026 Federal Reserve meeting dates, the rate-decision time, and a live countdown.
The January 2026 FOMC meeting is held January 27-28, 2026. The Federal Reserve announces its interest rate decision on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. This meeting has already taken place.
January 2026 Meeting Details
- Meeting dates
- January 27-28, 2026
- Decision announced
- Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 2:00 PM ET
- Press conference
- 2:30 PM ET (every meeting)
- Economic projections (SEP)
- No SEP this meeting
- Current target rate
- 3.5% – 3.75%
- Status
- Completed
January 2026 Decision-Day Timeline
- Day 1
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
The committee meets behind closed doors. No public statement is released on the first day.
- 2:00 PM
Rate decision & statement
On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, the FOMC releases its policy statement announcing whether rates are raised, lowered, or held.
- 2:30 PM
Chair press conference
The Fed Chair takes questions and explains the committee's reasoning and outlook.
- +3 wks
Meeting minutes
Roughly three weeks later, the Fed publishes the detailed minutes of the discussion.
January 2026 FOMC Meeting — FAQs
When is the January 2026 FOMC meeting?
The January 2026 FOMC meeting is held January 27-28, 2026. The Federal Reserve announces its interest rate decision on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time.
What time is the January 2026 Fed rate decision?
The FOMC releases its policy statement and rate decision at 2:00 PM ET on the second day of the meeting, followed by the Fed Chair press conference at 2:30 PM ET.
Does the January 2026 FOMC meeting include economic projections?
No. The January 2026 meeting does not include a Summary of Economic Projections. SEP releases happen at the March, June, September, and December meetings.
How many days until the January 2026 Fed meeting?
The January 2026 FOMC meeting has already taken place on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
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Authoritative sources: Federal Reserve · FOMC · FRED Economic Data · U.S. Treasury
FOMC meeting dates sourced from the Federal Reserve Board.