Monthly release schedule
April 2026 U.S. Economic Calendar
10 verified dates for employment, inflation, spending, output, and Federal Reserve decisions.
Maintained by Archie Chang · Data and formulas checked August 23, 2026 · Methodology & sources
April at a glance
The first listed release is Retail Sales on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The month includes 10 scheduled major releases, all shown in Eastern Time with the period covered.
April 2026 Release Dates
| Date & time | Release | Period covered | Status | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Apr 1, 20268:30 AM ET | Advance Monthly Retail Sales | February 2026 | Released | U.S. Census Bureau |
| Fri, Apr 3, 20268:30 AM ET | Employment Situation (Nonfarm Payrolls) | March 2026 | Released | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Thu, Apr 9, 20268:30 AM ET | GDP (Third Estimate) | Q4 2025 | Released | U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis |
| Thu, Apr 9, 20268:30 AM ET | Personal Income and Outlays (PCE Inflation) | February 2026 | Released | U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis |
| Fri, Apr 10, 20268:30 AM ET | Consumer Price Index (CPI) | March 2026 | Released | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Tue, Apr 14, 20268:30 AM ET | Producer Price Index (PPI) | March 2026 | Released | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Tue, Apr 21, 20268:30 AM ET | Advance Monthly Retail Sales | March 2026 | Released | U.S. Census Bureau |
| Wed, Apr 29, 20262:00 PM ET | FOMC Rate Decision | April 28–29 meeting | Released | Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System |
| Thu, Apr 30, 20268:30 AM ET | GDP (Advance Estimate) | Q1 2026 | Released | U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis |
| Thu, Apr 30, 20268:30 AM ET | Personal Income and Outlays (PCE Inflation) | March 2026 | Released | U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis |
Why these April reports matter
Retail Sales
Retail sales provide an early monthly read on consumer demand, a major driver of U.S. growth.
Nonfarm Payrolls
Payroll growth, unemployment, and wages are central to the Fed’s maximum-employment mandate.
GDP
GDP is the broadest measure of U.S. economic output and helps frame recession and policy expectations.
PCE Inflation
The Fed states its 2% inflation goal in terms of the PCE price index, making this a key policy release.
CPI Inflation
CPI is the most closely watched monthly measure of consumer-price inflation.
PPI Inflation
PPI tracks selling prices received by domestic producers and can signal pipeline inflation pressure.
FOMC Decision
The FOMC statement sets the federal funds target range and explains the Fed’s current policy stance.
April 2026 Calendar FAQs
What economic reports are released in April 2026?
April 2026 has 10 major entries on this calendar, including Retail Sales, Nonfarm Payrolls, GDP, PCE Inflation, CPI Inflation, PPI Inflation, FOMC Decision. Dates and times come from the responsible U.S. government agencies.
What is the first major economic release in April 2026?
The first listed release is Advance Monthly Retail Sales on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 8:30 AM Eastern Time.
Are April 2026 release dates final?
The dates are official as reviewed on August 23, 2026, but agencies can revise their calendars. Each table row links to its primary source for confirmation.