Every scheduled Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting for 2026 and 2027, each 2026 decision on the federal funds target range, and the other dates that move savers' rates. Dates and decisions come from the Federal Reserve's own calendar and statements.
Next meeting: Dec 8–9, 2026
The next scheduled FOMC meeting is Dec 8–9, 2026, with the decision on Dec 9 (28 days from Nov 11, 2026). It is a meeting with a Summary of Economic Projections. At the last meeting, on Oct 27–28, the Committee held the target range at 3-3/4 to 4 percent by a 10–2 vote; two members preferred a 1/4-point increase (Oct 28 statement).
2026 FOMC meetings and decisions
| Meeting | Decision | Target range after | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27–28, 2026 | Held | 3-1/2 to 3-3/4% | Statement |
| Mar 17–18, 2026 * | Held | 3-1/2 to 3-3/4% | Statement |
| Apr 28–29, 2026 | Held | 3-1/2 to 3-3/4% | Statement |
| Jun 16–17, 2026 * | Held | 3-1/2 to 3-3/4% | Statement |
| Jul 28–29, 2026 | Held | 3-1/2 to 3-3/4% | Statement |
| Sep 15–16, 2026 * | Raised 1/4 point | 3-3/4 to 4% | Statement |
| Oct 27–28, 2026 | Held | 3-3/4 to 4% | Statement |
| Dec 8–9, 2026 * | Scheduled | Decision Dec 9 | Fed calendar |
* Meeting associated with a Summary of Economic Projections. Decisions from each FOMC statement on federalreserve.gov, checked Nov 11, 2026.
2027 FOMC meeting dates
| Meeting | Projections (SEP) |
|---|---|
| January 26–27, 2027 | No |
| March 16–17, 2027 * | Yes |
| April 27–28, 2027 | No |
| June 8–9, 2027 * | Yes |
| July 27–28, 2027 | No |
| September 14–15, 2027 * | Yes |
| October 26–27, 2027 | No |
| December 7–8, 2027 * | Yes |
The Fed lists 2027 dates as tentative; each is confirmed at the meeting before it. A two-day meeting is scheduled for Jan 25–26, 2028. Source: Federal Reserve meeting calendars, last updated Oct 28, 2026.
Other dates that move savers' rates
- Treasury bill auctions, every week. New T-bill rates are set at auction several times a week. See how often each security is auctioned and the auction calendar.
- FDIC national rates, monthly. The FDIC publishes national average savings, money market and CD rates each month. The next scheduled release is Nov 16, 2026. Current figures are on CD and savings rates.
- I bond rates, May 1 and Nov 1. TreasuryDirect sets new Series I savings bond rates twice a year. See I bond rate history.
- FOMC minutes, three weeks after each decision. The Fed releases minutes of each regular meeting three weeks after the policy decision.
What a decision changes for savers
The FOMC sets a target range for the federal funds rate, the rate banks charge each other overnight. Short Treasury bill yields are set at auction every week, so they tend to reflect each decision quickly. National average CD and savings rates are averages across thousands of banks and credit unions, so they move more slowly. Month by month figures are on Fed rate vs CD and savings rates.
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Frequently asked questions
How many times does the Fed meet each year?
The Federal Open Market Committee holds eight regularly scheduled meetings a year, plus other meetings as needed, according to the Federal Reserve's meeting calendar.
When is the next Fed meeting?
The next scheduled meeting is Dec 8–9, 2026, with the policy decision on Dec 9. It is one of the four meetings each year associated with a Summary of Economic Projections.
Are the 2027 Fed meeting dates final?
The Fed lists them as tentative. Each meeting date is tentative until confirmed at the meeting immediately preceding it. A two-day meeting is also scheduled for Jan 25–26, 2028.
When are FOMC minutes released?
The minutes of regularly scheduled meetings are released three weeks after the date of the policy decision, per the Federal Reserve.
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