Fed Meeting September 2026 (FOMC)
Exact September 2026 Federal Reserve meeting dates, the rate-decision time, and a live countdown.
The September 2026 FOMC meeting is held September 15-16, 2026. The Federal Reserve announces its interest rate decision on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, along with the Summary of Economic Projections (SEP) and the dot plot. This meeting has already taken place.
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Decision: +25 bps. Target range: 3.75% – 4.00%.
Federal Reserve policy statementSeptember 2026 Meeting Details
- Meeting dates
- September 15-16, 2026
- Decision announced
- Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 2:00 PM ET
- Press conference
- 2:30 PM ET (every meeting)
- Economic projections (SEP)
- Yes — SEP + dot plot
- Current target rate
- 3.75% – 4%
- Status
- Completed
September 2026 Decision-Day Timeline
- Day 1
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
The committee meets behind closed doors. No public statement is released on the first day.
- 2:00 PM
Rate decision & statement
On Wednesday, September 16, 2026, the FOMC releases its policy statement announcing whether rates are raised, lowered, or held, along with the SEP and dot plot.
- 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.
September 2026 FOMC Meeting — FAQs
When is the September 2026 FOMC meeting?
The September 2026 FOMC meeting is held September 15-16, 2026. The Federal Reserve announces its interest rate decision on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time.
What time is the September 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 September 2026 FOMC meeting include economic projections?
Yes. The September 2026 meeting is one of four meetings each year that include the Summary of Economic Projections (SEP) and the "dot plot" of rate forecasts.
How many days until the September 2026 Fed meeting?
The September 2026 FOMC meeting has already taken place on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
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FOMC meeting dates sourced from the Federal Reserve Board.