CPI Release Dates 2026: Schedule, Times & Market Impact
The Consumer Price Index is the headline inflation gauge for the US economy. Traders watch it because the Fed's reaction function is still anchored to price stability -- a surprise CPI beat or miss can reprice rate-cut odds within seconds.
Next release
Eurozone Flash CPI (July 2026) + Q2 GDP Flash Estimate
Friday, 31 July 2026 · 09:00 UTCforecast: Near 2.8%; core the key swing factor
View on calendar →What it is
The Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes CPI monthly, measuring the average change in prices paid by urban consumers for a fixed basket of goods and services. The market focuses on headline CPI (all items) and core CPI (excluding food and energy), usually quoted year-over-year and month-over-month.
Why traders care
CPI is the cleanest public read on whether disinflation is still progressing. Hot prints reinforce higher-for-longer rates, lift the dollar and real yields, and pressure gold and rate-sensitive equities. Cool prints do the opposite -- especially when core services inflation is easing.
Release schedule
Typically the second week of each month for the prior month's data (e.g. June CPI in mid-July). Rescheduled when the reference week collides with US holidays.
Typical time: 12:30 UTC (08:30 ET during US daylight saving)
All 2026 CPI dates
Every scheduled CPI release for 2026, from the official calendar. Upcoming dates also appear on our live economic calendar with forecasts and market impact notes.
| Date | Release |
|---|---|
| Tue, 13 Jan 2026 | December 2025 CPI |
| Fri, 13 Feb 2026 | January 2026 CPI (delayed from Feb 11 by the government shutdown) |
| Wed, 11 Mar 2026 | February 2026 CPI |
| Fri, 10 Apr 2026 | March 2026 CPI |
| Tue, 12 May 2026 | April 2026 CPI |
| Wed, 10 Jun 2026 | May 2026 CPI |
| Tue, 14 Jul 2026 | June 2026 CPI |
| Wed, 12 Aug 2026Next | July 2026 CPI |
| Fri, 11 Sept 2026 | August 2026 CPI |
| Wed, 14 Oct 2026 | September 2026 CPI |
| Tue, 10 Nov 2026 | October 2026 CPI |
| Thu, 10 Dec 2026 | November 2026 CPI |
Assets most affected
Frequently asked questions
What time is CPI released?
CPI comes out at 08:30 AM Eastern Time on release day, which is 12:30 UTC during US daylight saving and 13:30 UTC in winter. Gold, USD pairs and index futures typically react within seconds of the print.
How often is CPI released?
Monthly, usually in the second week of the month, covering the previous month's data. The full 2026 table above lists every scheduled date from the official BLS calendar.
Can CPI release dates change?
Yes. The BLS occasionally reschedules around federal holidays or government shutdowns, as happened with the February 2026 report. This page tracks the current official schedule.
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