U.S. Jobs Report Calendar
Nonfarm Payrolls Release Dates 2026
The next U.S. jobs report is September 4, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET. See every 2026 nonfarm payrolls release date, period covered, countdown, and BLS source.
Maintained by Archie Chang · Data and formulas checked August 23, 2026 · Methodology & sources
Direct answer
The next Nonfarm Payrolls release is scheduled for Friday, September 4, 2026 at 8:30 AM Eastern Time. It covers August 2026.
Countdown to the next release
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Next scheduled release
Friday, September 4, 2026
8:30 AM ET · covers August 2026
Most recent release
Friday, August 7, 2026
8:30 AM ET · covered July 2026
Complete 2026 Release Schedule
What this release measures
The Employment Situation combines two BLS surveys. The establishment survey estimates payroll jobs, hours, and earnings, while the household survey measures employment status and the unemployment rate.
“Nonfarm payrolls” excludes farm workers, private household employees, proprietors, and a few other categories. The headline monthly change is an estimate of payroll employment across most of the U.S. economy.
Why the Federal Reserve watches it
Maximum employment is one half of the Federal Reserve’s dual mandate. Payroll growth, unemployment, participation, and wage growth help policymakers judge whether labor demand is overheating or cooling.
One report rarely determines a rate decision by itself. The Fed evaluates the jobs report alongside inflation, spending, output, and financial conditions—and payroll estimates can be revised.
How to read the schedule
- Every date and 8:30 AM ET publication time in the table comes from the official BLS 2026 release calendar.
- “Period covered” is the reference month reported, which is normally the month before the release date.
- The schedule shows release timing, not a forecast. FedRateCalc does not invent consensus estimates or surprise scores.
- BLS can revise its calendar, so follow the official source link before trading or making a time-sensitive decision.
Primary schedule source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the next nonfarm payrolls report?
As reviewed on August 23, 2026, the next Employment Situation report is scheduled for Friday, September 4, 2026 at 8:30 AM Eastern Time. It covers August 2026.
What time is nonfarm payrolls released?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics schedules the Employment Situation release for 8:30 AM Eastern Time. The time is Eastern Standard Time or Eastern Daylight Time depending on the date.
Is the jobs report the same as nonfarm payrolls?
Nonfarm payroll employment is one of the headline measures in the monthly Employment Situation report. The same report also includes the unemployment rate, labor-force participation, hours, and average hourly earnings.
Can payroll numbers be revised?
Yes. BLS revises payroll estimates as additional employer survey responses arrive and later incorporates an annual benchmark based on unemployment-insurance tax records.