About Next Fed Rate Decision (FOMC)
The Federal Open Market Committee — the Fed's rate-setting body — meets eight times a year, and every decision moves markets worldwide: mortgage rates, stock prices, the dollar and crypto all hang on the announcement. This page counts down to the next scheduled FOMC decision day; when one passes, it automatically rolls to the following meeting.
Each FOMC gathering runs two days, with the policy statement released at 2:00 PM Eastern Time on the second day, followed by the Chair's press conference at 2:30 PM. The remaining 2026 decision days are June 17, July 29, September 16, October 28 and December 9; the 2027 schedule runs January 27, March 17, April 28, June 9, July 28, September 15, October 27 and December 8 — all confirmed on the Federal Reserve's official calendar.
Markets rarely wait for the announcement itself: futures prices imply the expected path of rates weeks ahead, and the "dot plot" of policymakers' projections — published at every other meeting — often moves markets more than the decision. Whether you are watching a mortgage, a portfolio or just the headlines, the countdown above tells you exactly how long until the Fed speaks next.
Upcoming dates
| 2026 | Wednesday, June 17, 2026next |
| 2026 | Wednesday, July 29, 2026 |
| 2026 | Wednesday, September 16, 2026 |
| 2026 | Wednesday, October 28, 2026 |
| 2026 | Wednesday, December 9, 2026 |
FAQ
When is the next Fed meeting?
The countdown above targets the next scheduled FOMC decision day. Remaining 2026 decision days: June 17, July 29, September 16, October 28 and December 9.
What time is the Fed rate decision announced?
The FOMC statement is released at 2:00 PM Eastern Time on the final day of the meeting, with the Fed Chair's press conference at 2:30 PM ET.
How often does the Fed decide on interest rates?
The FOMC holds eight scheduled meetings per year, roughly every six weeks. It can also change rates at unscheduled emergency meetings, though that is rare.
What does the FOMC actually decide?
It sets the target range for the federal funds rate — the benchmark that influences borrowing costs across the economy — and signals the likely future path of policy.