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FOMC Calendar 2026: Publication Times and Key Dates
The year 2026 will feature eight confirmed FOMC meetings, the main decision-making body of the U.S. Federal Reserve. Each session will last two consecutive days, following a strict schedule set by the institution. For global traders and investors, understanding the exact release times and dates of these meetings remains crucial.
When are FOMC decisions announced?
The most anticipated information is always released at 2:00 PM (Eastern Time), immediately after each FOMC meeting concludes. For Asian markets, this corresponds to 2 or 3 AM the next day in China Standard Time, which explains the often volatile movements during overnight trading.
This release includes the interest rate decision, a key factor that can shake up currency and cryptocurrency markets.
The eight FOMC meetings in 2026
The schedule spans throughout the year:
Four of these meetings are particularly significant: those in March, June, September, and December will include the release of economic projections and the FOMC dot plot, indicating the projected interest rate path.
What to know about release times
Beyond the standard 2:00 PM time, investors should note that special quarterly meetings (the four in each quarter) are accompanied by additional documents published simultaneously. These provide rare transparency into the FOMC’s future intentions.
The regular and predictable nature of this schedule allows financial markets to prepare accordingly. Each FOMC release time is a key moment when prices often react significantly, making it important to anticipate these moments accurately.