November 12, 2026

Federal Reserve Announces Revised Tentative Schedule of Federal Open Market Committee Meetings in 2027

WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve on Thursday released its revised tentative schedule for the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meetings slated for the upcoming year of 2027, outlining the roadmap for how the central bank will approach monetary policy discussions, economic assessments, and interest rate decisions moving forward.

The announcement, published by the central bank at 12:45 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, provides financial markets, economists, businesses, and the general public with the definitive calendar of dates when the nation’s monetary policymakers will convene in Washington, D.C., to evaluate prevailing economic conditions, employment data, inflation trends, and the overall health of the domestic and global economy.

According to the newly released schedule, the Federal Open Market Committee plans to maintain its regular cadence of meeting eight times a year for its standard policy gatherings, alongside the transition into the following year. These multi-day sessions traditionally begin on a Tuesday and conclude on a Wednesday, allowing committee members ample time to review incoming macroeconomic data, debate divergent viewpoints on monetary policy instruments, and formulate unified decisions that directly influence borrowing costs, mortgage rates, credit availability, and broader financial market liquidity across the United States.

In keeping with established standard operating procedures, the central bank will announce its monetary policy decisions—including any adjustments to the federal funds rate or other quantitative policy measures—as usual on the afternoon of the second day of each scheduled meeting. This routine transparency allows financial markets to price in expectations efficiently and provides immediate clarity to investors and commercial institutions following the conclusion of internal deliberations.

However, the newly announced 2027 schedule also highlights a notable structural nuance regarding the autumn meeting calendar. Specifically, the Committee has designated the upcoming October 26-27 meeting for a specialized purpose. Unlike standard policy sessions where immediate rate decisions and policy statements are routinely issued on the second day, the October 26-27 gathering will be entirely dedicated to the discussion of broad monetary policy strategy issues. This specialized focus underscores the central bank’s ongoing commitment to evaluating its long-term framework, operational tools, and overarching strategic goals, independent of immediate, routine rate determinations.

The full timeline of the revised tentative schedule released by the Federal Reserve outlines the following dates for the upcoming sessions:

The committee’s deliberations for the year will commence with the first gathering scheduled for January 26-27, taking place on a Tuesday and Wednesday. This early-year meeting typically serves as a crucial baseline for the central bank to assess the economic momentum carried over from the holiday season and the previous year’s final quarters.

Following the winter session, policymakers will convene for their second meeting of the year on March 16-17, also spanning Tuesday and Wednesday. This mid-first-quarter gathering often coincides with the release of updated economic projections and the Summary of Economic Projections, providing deeper insight into where individual committee members expect key indicators such as GDP growth, unemployment, and inflation to trend over the medium term.

As the spring season progresses, the FOMC will meet next on April 27-28. This Tuesday-Wednesday meeting occurs roughly midway through the second quarter, offering officials another vital window to measure consumer spending, housing market activity, and corporate investment trends.

Moving into the summer months, the central bank has scheduled its fourth meeting for June 8-9. This early summer session is frequently watched closely by financial market participants as policymakers weigh the performance of the economy during the first half of the year against prospective financial stability risks. Shortly thereafter, the committee will gather again on July 27-28 for its fifth meeting of 2027, maintaining a steady, approximately six-week interval between mid-year sessions.

As the calendar turns toward the autumn harvest, the FOMC will hold its sixth meeting of the year on September 14-15. This September gathering arrives at a critical juncture, often preceding shifts in seasonal hiring, retail preparations for the year-end holidays, and corporate budgetary planning.

Following the September session comes the specialized gathering designated for the late autumn. The October 26-27 meeting, scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, will diverge from the standard routine of issuing immediate interest rate decisions on its concluding day. Instead, the committee has set aside this dedicated block of time specifically to deliberate upon and refine broad monetary policy strategy issues, ensuring that longer-term structural objectives remain aligned with evolving economic realities.

The penultimate standard meeting of the 2027 calendar year is scheduled for November 16-17. This Tuesday-Wednesday gathering provides policymakers with an opportunity to review autumn economic data and prepare for the conclusion of the calendar year’s policy cycle.

Looking beyond the standard 2027 calendar year, the Federal Reserve has also provided a preliminary look into the start of the following year. The schedule officially extends to include the first policy meeting of 2028, which is tentatively set for January 25-26, once again spanning Tuesday and Wednesday. This early 2028 date ensures continuity and provides institutional foresight for market participants planning well in advance.

The release of this calendar is an essential administrative and communicative function of the nation’s central bank. By establishing and publishing these dates well in advance, the Federal Reserve ensures that government officials, financial analysts, international partners, and business leaders can effectively coordinate their own forecasts, corporate strategies, and analytical schedules around the pivotal moments when monetary policy decisions are made.

For members of the media seeking further information, clarification, or updates regarding the Federal Open Market Committee’s schedule, inquiries can be directed to the Federal Reserve via electronic mail at [email protected] or by telephone at (202) 452-2955.