When Is the Next Fed Meeting?
A live countdown to the next Federal Reserve (FOMC) interest rate decision, plus the full schedule of upcoming meetings.
The next Federal Reserve FOMC meeting is July 28-29, 2026. The interest rate decision will be announced on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time — that is 36 days from today. The FOMC meets eight times per year to set the federal funds rate, which is currently 3.5%–3.75%.
Countdown to the Next Rate Decision
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 2:00 PM ET
Current Target Rate
3.5% – 3.75%
Economic Projections
No SEP this meeting
Press Conference
2:30 PM ET
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What Happens on FOMC Decision Day
- 2:00 PM
Rate decision & statement
The FOMC releases its policy statement announcing whether the federal funds target range is raised, lowered, or held steady.
- 2:00 PM
Summary of Economic Projections (SEP)
At four meetings per year (March, June, September, December), the Fed also publishes updated forecasts and the "dot plot" showing where members expect rates to go.
- 2:30 PM
Chair press conference
The Fed Chair takes questions from reporters and explains the committee's reasoning and outlook.
- +3 wks
Meeting minutes
Roughly three weeks later, the Fed publishes the detailed minutes of the meeting's discussion.
Upcoming Fed Meeting Dates
- September 15-16, 2026SEPin 85 days
- October 27-28, 2026in 127 days
- December 8-9, 2026SEPin 169 days
- January 26-27, 2027in 218 days
- March 16-17, 2027SEPin 267 days
- April 27-28, 2027in 309 days
Next Fed Meeting — FAQs
When is the next Fed meeting?
The next FOMC meeting is July 28-29, 2026, with the rate decision announced on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET.
How often does the Fed meet?
The Federal Open Market Committee holds eight regularly scheduled meetings each year, roughly every six weeks. The Fed can also hold unscheduled meetings during emergencies.
What time is the Fed rate decision announced?
The policy statement and rate decision are released at 2:00 PM Eastern Time on the second day of each two-day meeting. The Chair's press conference follows at 2:30 PM ET.
Will the Fed cut rates at the next meeting?
We do not forecast decisions. The actual outcome depends on incoming inflation and employment data. For market-implied odds, consult the CME FedWatch Tool and official Fed communications, and always verify against federalreserve.gov.
Authoritative sources: Federal Reserve · FOMC · FRED Economic Data · U.S. Treasury
FOMC meeting dates sourced from the Federal Reserve Board. Last updated: June 23, 2026.