Monthly release schedule
January 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
January at a glance
The first listed release is JOLTS on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. The month includes 7 scheduled major releases, all shown in Eastern Time with the period covered.
January 2026 Release Dates
| Date & time | Release | Period covered | Status | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Jan 7, 202610:00 AM ET | Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) | November 2025 | Released | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Fri, Jan 9, 20268:30 AM ET | Employment Situation (Nonfarm Payrolls) | December 2025 | Released | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Tue, Jan 13, 20268:30 AM ET | Consumer Price Index (CPI) | December 2025 | Released | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Wed, Jan 14, 20268:30 AM ET | Advance Monthly Retail Sales | November 2025 | Released | U.S. Census Bureau |
| Wed, Jan 14, 20268:30 AM ET | Producer Price Index (PPI) | November 2025 | Released | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Wed, Jan 28, 20262:00 PM ET | FOMC Rate Decision | January 27–28 meeting | Released | Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System |
| Fri, Jan 30, 20268:30 AM ET | Producer Price Index (PPI) | December 2025 | Released | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
Why these January reports matter
JOLTS
Job openings, hires, and quits help show whether labor demand is tightening or cooling.
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.
Retail Sales
Retail sales provide an early monthly read on consumer demand, a major driver of U.S. growth.
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.
January 2026 Calendar FAQs
What economic reports are released in January 2026?
January 2026 has 7 major entries on this calendar, including JOLTS, Nonfarm Payrolls, CPI Inflation, Retail Sales, PPI Inflation, FOMC Decision. Dates and times come from the responsible U.S. government agencies.
What is the first major economic release in January 2026?
The first listed release is Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.
Are January 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.