Why It Moves the Currency
Inflation figures show how far prices are from the central bank's goal, which shapes what the bank says and does at its next meeting.
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Questions
What Time Is US CPI Released?
At 08:30 in New York, the release time on the Bureau of Labor Statistics schedule. That is 12:30 UTC while New York is on daylight saving time and 13:30 UTC in winter. The list above shows it in your time zone.
Which Month Does Each CPI Release Cover?
The month before it comes out. Each date above shows the month its figures cover, as the Bureau's schedule lists it.
Can a CPI Release Date Change?
Yes. The Bureau can move a release, and its schedule then shows the new date. Check the Bureau's schedule, linked below, before you rely on a date.
More Dates
Where the Dates Come From
The dates are read on the Bureau of Labor Statistics' own schedules: its calendar of the year and the schedule of the Consumer Price Index. Nothing is taken from another calendar. The Red Folder Calendar's weekly rebuild compares these dates with the Bureau's calendar feed and stops when they differ.
| Institution | Page Read | Covers | Date Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Bureau of Labor Statistics | bls.gov/ | Every release of 2026 | |
| US Bureau of Labor Statistics | bls.gov/ | Consumer Price Index release dates from November 2026 to December 2027 |