Fed Rate Decision: FOMC Meeting Dates 2026 and 2027
Every meeting of the Federal Reserve's Open Market Committee (FOMC) with the date and time in German time — plus the current federal funds target range and this year's results so far.
FOMC meeting dates 2026
FOMC meeting dates 2027
Frequently asked questions
When is the next Fed rate decision?
The Federal Reserve's next rate decision is on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The FOMC statement is released at 19:00 German time, the press conference starts at 19:30.
What time is the Fed rate decision in European time?
The FOMC releases its statement at 2:00 p.m. Washington time, which is usually 20:00 in Germany. Because the US and Europe change their clocks on different Sundays, the announcement comes at 19:00 German time in a few weeks in March and late October. Among the upcoming meetings this applies to: October 28, 2026 (19:00), March 17, 2027 (19:00).
What is the Fed interest rate right now?
The target range for the federal funds rate is 3.75–4.00% (as of the decision on September 16, 2026). The last change was decided on September 16, 2026: a hike of 25 basis points to 3.75–4.00%.
How often does the Fed meet?
The FOMC meets eight times a year for two days each; the rate decision is published on the second day. The dates for 2026 are: January 28, 2026, March 18, 2026, April 29, 2026, June 17, 2026, July 29, 2026, September 16, 2026, October 28, 2026, December 9, 2026.
Sources (official calendars): Federal Reserve