US jobs report dates 2026: nonfarm payrolls schedule

US jobs report dates for 2026: find each NFP release date in the BLS Employment Situation schedule, with reference months and 08:30 Eastern Time publication times.

GuideBy Narwhal API2 min read
Calendar showing US jobs report dates
Release dateDayReference monthTime (Eastern Time)
FridayFridayDecember 202508:30
WednesdayWednesdayJanuary 202608:30
FridayFridayFebruary 202608:30
FridayFridayMarch 202608:30
FridayFridayApril 202608:30
FridayFridayMay 202608:30
ThursdayThursdayJune 202608:30
FridayFridayJuly 202608:30
FridayFridayAugust 202608:30
FridayFridaySeptember 202608:30
FridayFridayOctober 202608:30
FridayFridayNovember 202608:30

Read the reference month

The reference month is the month the figures describe. The release date is when BLS publishes them. The first release of 2026 is on 9 January and covers December 2025 data. Use the reference month when matching a report to its data period.

Use the release date and time

The table lists publication dates in calendar year 2026, ending with the report for November 2026. It does not cover every 2026 reference month. Read each release date with its 08:30 Eastern Time publication time.

Check the source and API coverage

The schedule was checked on 8 October 2026 against the BLS Employment Situation release schedule. Check that official source when confirming a publication date.

Narwhal's Economic calendar API includes the Employment Situation. Use the table above to read the dates and reference months, or the calendar API for scheduled releases.

Sources and references

Published . Last reviewed .