U.S. Job Openings Calendar
Latest JOLTS Report and 2026 Release Dates
The latest JOLTS report showed 7.079 million job openings in August 2026. See hires, quits, layoffs, a 13-month trend, and the next BLS release date.
Maintained by Archie Chang · Data and formulas checked October 2, 2026 · Methodology & sources
Latest official result
August 2026 JOLTS report
Released September 29, 2026 · preliminary · seasonally adjusted total nonfarm data
U.S. job openings were 7.079 million in August, down 256,000 from the revised July level. The BLS described job openings, hires, quits, total separations, and layoffs and discharges as little changed over the month.
Job openings
7.079M
−256,000 vs. revised July
Rate: 4.3% (4.4% in July)
Hires
5.192M
+46,000 vs. revised July
Rate: 3.3% (3.2% in July)
Total separations
5.070M
−58,000 vs. revised July
Rate: 3.2% (3.2% in July)
Quits
3.066M
−23,000 vs. revised July
Rate: 1.9% (1.9% in July)
Layoffs & discharges
1.641M
−61,000 vs. revised July
Rate: 1.0% (1.1% in July)
Job openings: 13-month trend
August was +160,000 versus August 2025. Values are in thousands before formatting.
Series: JTS000000000000000JOL
| Period | Job openings |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 6.919 million |
| September 2025 | 7.169 million |
| October 2025 | 7.170 million |
| November 2025 | 6.846 million |
| December 2025 | 6.550 million |
| January 2026 | 7.240 million |
| February 2026 | 6.922 million |
| March 2026 | 6.887 million |
| April 2026 | 7.585 million |
| May 2026 | 7.537 million |
| June 2026 | 7.182 million |
| July 2026 | 7.335 million |
| August 2026 (preliminary) | 7.079 million |
Primary data sources: BLS August 2026 JOLTS release · BLS job openings series
JOLTS estimates are revised as additional survey responses arrive and during annual seasonal-adjustment updates. The month-over-month differences shown here do not imply statistical significance or a trading signal.
Direct answer
The next JOLTS release is scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. It covers September 2026.
Countdown to the next release
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 · 10:00 AM ET
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Next scheduled release
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
10:00 AM ET · covers September 2026
Most recent release
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
10:00 AM ET · covered August 2026
Complete 2026 Release Schedule
What this release measures
The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey estimates job openings, hires, quits, layoffs and discharges, and other separations across the U.S. labor market.
Job openings measure unfilled positions employers are actively recruiting for. Quits can help show worker confidence, while hires and layoffs reveal how quickly labor demand is changing.
Why the Federal Reserve watches it
JOLTS adds detail to the Fed’s maximum-employment assessment by showing labor demand and worker mobility, not just the net change in payroll jobs.
No single openings or quits estimate determines policy. JOLTS is released with a lag and can be revised, so policymakers compare it with payrolls, unemployment, wages, inflation, and other evidence.
How to read the schedule
- The latest-result section uses the BLS September 29, 2026 news release and total-nonfarm, seasonally adjusted time series. August values are preliminary; July values are revised.
- Every date and 10:00 AM ET publication time in the schedule comes from the official BLS 2026 release calendar.
- “Period covered” is the month measured by the survey, which is earlier than the publication month.
- This page tracks release timing and explains the report; it does not invent a consensus forecast or trading signal.
- BLS can revise release dates and estimates, so confirm the linked official calendar before a time-sensitive decision.
Primary schedule source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Frequently Asked Questions
What did the latest JOLTS report show?
The BLS reported 7.079 million seasonally adjusted total nonfarm job openings for August 2026, down 256,000 from the revised July level. Hires were 5.192 million, quits were 3.066 million, and layoffs and discharges were 1.641 million. The August estimates are preliminary.
When is the next JOLTS report?
As reviewed on October 2, 2026, the next Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey is scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. It covers September 2026.
What time is the JOLTS report released?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics schedules the JOLTS report for 10:00 AM Eastern Time.
What does the JOLTS report measure?
JOLTS estimates job openings, hires, quits, layoffs and discharges, and total separations. These flows show how workers and employers are moving through the labor market.
Is JOLTS the same as the monthly jobs report?
No. JOLTS measures labor-market flows such as openings and quits, while the Employment Situation report measures payroll employment, unemployment, participation, hours, and earnings. The reports use different surveys and release schedules.