ECB Rate Decision: Meeting Dates 2026, 2027 and 2028
Every monetary-policy meeting of the European Central Bank with the date, the time of the decision and the press conference — plus the current deposit facility rate and this year's results so far.
ECB meeting dates 2026
ECB meeting dates 2027
ECB meeting dates 2028
Frequently asked questions
When is the next ECB rate decision?
The next ECB rate decision is on Thursday, October 29, 2026. The Governing Council publishes its decision at 14:15, the press conference starts at 14:45 (German time).
What time does the ECB announce its rate decision?
The ECB publishes its monetary-policy decisions on the second meeting day at 14:15 Frankfurt time in a press release. The press conference explaining the decision follows at 14:45.
What is the ECB interest rate right now?
The deposit facility rate, through which the ECB steers monetary policy, stands at 2.50% (as of the decision on September 10, 2026). The last change was decided on September 10, 2026: a hike of 25 basis points to 2.50%.
How often does the ECB decide on interest rates?
The Governing Council holds eight monetary-policy meetings a year, roughly every six weeks. The dates for 2026 are: February 5, 2026, March 19, 2026, April 30, 2026, June 11, 2026, July 23, 2026, September 10, 2026, October 29, 2026, December 17, 2026.
Sources (official calendars): ECB