FOMC Meeting Schedule — July 2026
Exact July 2026 Federal Reserve meeting dates, the rate-decision time, and a live countdown.
The July 2026 FOMC meeting is held July 28-29, 2026. The Federal Reserve announces its interest rate decision on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. That is 36 days from today.
Countdown to the July 2026 Decision
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 2:00 PM ET
July 2026 Meeting Details
- Meeting dates
- July 28-29, 2026
- Decision announced
- Wednesday, July 29, 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
- Upcoming
July 2026 Decision-Day Timeline
- Day 1
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The committee meets behind closed doors. No public statement is released on the first day.
- 2:00 PM
Rate decision & statement
On Wednesday, July 29, 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.
July 2026 FOMC Meeting — FAQs
When is the July 2026 FOMC meeting?
The July 2026 FOMC meeting is held July 28-29, 2026. The Federal Reserve announces its interest rate decision on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time.
What time is the July 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 July 2026 FOMC meeting include economic projections?
No. The July 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 July 2026 Fed meeting?
There are 36 days until the July 2026 FOMC rate decision on Wednesday, July 29, 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.