| Release date | Day | Reference month | Time (Eastern Time) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | Wednesday | November 2025 | 08:30 |
| Tuesday | Tuesday | December 2025 | 08:30 |
| Friday | Friday | January 2026 | 08:30 |
| Wednesday | Wednesday | February 2026 | 08:30 |
| Tuesday | Tuesday | March 2026 | 08:30 |
| Thursday | Thursday | April 2026 | 08:30 |
| Wednesday | Wednesday | May 2026 | 08:30 |
| Thursday | Thursday | June 2026 | 08:30 |
| Friday | Friday | July 2026 | 08:30 |
| Wednesday | Wednesday | August 2026 | 08:30 |
| Thursday | Thursday | September 2026 | 08:30 |
| Tuesday | Tuesday | October 2026 | 08:30 |
| Wednesday | Wednesday | November 2026 | 08:30 |
Match the release to its data month
Each row pairs a publication date with the month the figures describe. The first release, on 14 January 2026, covers November 2025 data. Use the reference month to identify the data period and the release date to find its scheduled publication.
Read the year-end entries
The 16 December 2026 release covers November 2026 data. The release date for December 2026 data is to be announced. Keep the publication month separate from the data month when reading the table, and read the listed times as Eastern Time.
Check the source and API coverage
The schedule was checked on 8 October 2026 against the Census Bureau monthly retail trade release schedule. Use that official page to confirm dates and check the entry marked to be announced.
Narwhal's Economic calendar API includes retail sales. The table above provides the release dates alongside their reference months.
Sources and references
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