Question 1

When is the next FOMC meeting?

Accepted Answer

The next FOMC rate decision is Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 2:00 pm ET, at the end of the two-day meeting. The one after that is December 9, 2026.

Question 2

What are the FOMC meeting dates for 2027?

Accepted Answer

The 2027 rate decisions are January 27, March 17, April 28, June 9, July 28, September 15, October 27 and December 8. All eight are on this calendar.

Question 3

What time is the Fed rate decision announced?

Accepted Answer

The FOMC statement comes out at 2:00 pm ET on the last day of each meeting, and the Fed Chair's press conference follows at 2:30 pm ET.

Question 4

How do I add the FOMC meeting schedule to Google Calendar, iPhone or Outlook?

Accepted Answer

Choose Sync on this page, pick Google Calendar, Apple Calendar or Outlook, and the calendar is added as a live subscription, not a one-time file.

Question 5

Is the FOMC calendar free?

Accepted Answer

You can add it on a free trial and see it working in your calendar app. Keeping it syncing after the trial is part of Sync2Cal Pro.

Question 6

What timezone are the times in?

Accepted Answer

Your calendar app shows every time in your own timezone, so you never have to convert.

Question 7

Does it update if the schedule changes?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Stay subscribed and any date change from the Federal Reserve will appear in your calendar automatically, with no re-importing.

FOMC Meeting Schedule 2026 and 2027

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