| Release date | Day | Reference month | Time (Eastern Time) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | Wednesday | November 2025 | 10:00 |
| Thursday | Thursday | December 2025 | 10:00 |
| Friday | Friday | January 2026 | 10:00 |
| Tuesday | Tuesday | February 2026 | 10:00 |
| Tuesday | Tuesday | March 2026 | 10:00 |
| Tuesday | Tuesday | April 2026 | 10:00 |
| Tuesday | Tuesday | May 2026 | 10:00 |
| Tuesday | Tuesday | June 2026 | 10:00 |
| Tuesday | Tuesday | July 2026 | 10:00 |
| Tuesday | Tuesday | August 2026 | 10:00 |
| Tuesday | Tuesday | September 2026 | 10:00 |
| Tuesday | Tuesday | October 2026 | 10:00 |
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 7 January and covers November 2025 data. Use the reference month in the table above when matching a release to its data period.
Use the release date and time
The table above lists 12 publication dates in 2026, ending on 1 December with October 2026 data. It does not cover every 2026 reference month. Read each release date with its 10:00 Eastern Time publication time.
Check the source and API coverage
The schedule was checked on 8 October 2026 against the BLS JOLTS release schedule. Check that official source when confirming a publication date.
Narwhal's Economic calendar API includes JOLTS. Use the table above to read the JOLTS dates and reference months, or the calendar API for scheduled releases.
Sources and references
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