Monthly release schedule
July 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
July at a glance
The first listed release is Nonfarm Payrolls on Thursday, July 2, 2026. The month includes 7 scheduled major releases, all shown in Eastern Time with the period covered.
July 2026 Release Dates
| Date & time | Release | Period covered | Status | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jul 2, 20268:30 AM ET | Employment Situation (Nonfarm Payrolls) | June 2026 | Released | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Tue, Jul 14, 20268:30 AM ET | Consumer Price Index (CPI) | June 2026 | Released | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Wed, Jul 15, 20268:30 AM ET | Producer Price Index (PPI) | June 2026 | Released | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Thu, Jul 16, 20268:30 AM ET | Advance Monthly Retail Sales | June 2026 | Released | U.S. Census Bureau |
| Wed, Jul 29, 20262:00 PM ET | FOMC Rate Decision | July 28–29 meeting | Released | Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System |
| Thu, Jul 30, 20268:30 AM ET | GDP (Advance Estimate) | Q2 2026 | Released | U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis |
| Thu, Jul 30, 20268:30 AM ET | Personal Income and Outlays (PCE Inflation) | June 2026 | Released | U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis |
Why these July reports matter
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.
PPI Inflation
PPI tracks selling prices received by domestic producers and can signal pipeline inflation pressure.
Retail Sales
Retail sales provide an early monthly read on consumer demand, a major driver of U.S. growth.
FOMC Decision
The FOMC statement sets the federal funds target range and explains the Fed’s current policy stance.
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.
July 2026 Calendar FAQs
What economic reports are released in July 2026?
July 2026 has 7 major entries on this calendar, including Nonfarm Payrolls, CPI Inflation, PPI Inflation, Retail Sales, FOMC Decision, GDP, PCE Inflation. Dates and times come from the responsible U.S. government agencies.
What is the first major economic release in July 2026?
The first listed release is Employment Situation (Nonfarm Payrolls) on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 8:30 AM Eastern Time.
Are July 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.