Monthly release schedule
February 2026 U.S. Economic Calendar
7 verified dates for employment, inflation, spending, output, and Federal Reserve decisions.
Maintained by Archie Chang · Data and formulas checked August 23, 2026 · Methodology & sources
February at a glance
The first listed release is JOLTS on Thursday, February 5, 2026. The month includes 7 scheduled major releases, all shown in Eastern Time with the period covered.
February 2026 Release Dates
| Date & time | Release | Period covered | Status | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Feb 5, 202610:00 AM ET | Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) | December 2025 | Released | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Tue, Feb 10, 20268:30 AM ET | Advance Monthly Retail Sales | December 2025 | Released | U.S. Census Bureau |
| Wed, Feb 11, 20268:30 AM ET | Employment Situation (Nonfarm Payrolls) | January 2026 | Released | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Fri, Feb 13, 20268:30 AM ET | Consumer Price Index (CPI) | January 2026 | Released | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Fri, Feb 20, 20268:30 AM ET | GDP (Advance Estimate) | Q4 2025 | Released | U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis |
| Fri, Feb 20, 20268:30 AM ET | Personal Income and Outlays (PCE Inflation) | December 2025 | Released | U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis |
| Fri, Feb 27, 20268:30 AM ET | Producer Price Index (PPI) | January 2026 | Released | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
Why these February reports matter
JOLTS
Job openings, hires, and quits help show whether labor demand is tightening or cooling.
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.
CPI Inflation
CPI is the most closely watched monthly measure of consumer-price inflation.
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.
PPI Inflation
PPI tracks selling prices received by domestic producers and can signal pipeline inflation pressure.
February 2026 Calendar FAQs
What economic reports are released in February 2026?
February 2026 has 7 major entries on this calendar, including JOLTS, Retail Sales, Nonfarm Payrolls, CPI Inflation, GDP, PCE Inflation, PPI Inflation. Dates and times come from the responsible U.S. government agencies.
What is the first major economic release in February 2026?
The first listed release is Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.
Are February 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.