2026 CPI Release Dates
The official U.S. inflation calendar, prediction-market resolution questions, and a repeatable research checklist.
Published July 18, 2026 · Next release: August 12, 2026 · Next planned refresh: August 3, 2026
The answer first
The next U.S. Consumer Price Index report is scheduled for Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. It covers July 2026. The remaining scheduled release dates are September 11, October 14, November 10, and December 10. This durable calendar starts before the August search wave and will be refreshed as each report approaches.
Remaining 2026 CPI release timeline
8:30 a.m. ET. First planned event-page refresh is August 3.
8:30 a.m. ET, four days before the September 15–16 FOMC meeting.
8:30 a.m. ET. A separate data month and contract window from the September release.
8:30 a.m. ET, one week after the November 3 U.S. midterm election.
8:30 a.m. ET. The final scheduled CPI publication of calendar year 2026.
Prediction-market and resolution context
This page does not claim that a specific CPI contract is active and does not publish unverified prices. If a market is added later, its snapshot will be timestamped and separated from the official calendar. Inflation questions are especially sensitive to small wording differences:
Headline vs core
Headline CPI includes all items. Core CPI commonly excludes food and energy. One cannot substitute for the other at settlement.
Monthly vs annual
Month-over-month and 12-month changes answer different questions. Confirm the reference month and comparison period.
Threshold vs exact value
“Above 3%” differs from “3% or higher.” Exact buckets also need clear boundary and tie treatment.
Rounding and revisions
Read whether the first BLS release controls, what decimal precision applies, and whether later corrections can affect resolution.
A practical CPI event workflow
1. Verify the clock
Use the BLS calendar and account for Eastern Time and daylight saving time. Do not rely on a recycled calendar graphic.
2. Parse the contract
Write down series, period, unit, threshold, rounding, official source, deadline, and correction policy before looking at price.
3. Timestamp market data
Capture price, spread, depth, volume, and time together. A thin last trade is not a clean consensus estimate.
4. Map nearby catalysts
Compare the September FOMC calendar and jobs releases without implying that either mechanically determines CPI.
5. Read probabilities carefully
Use the prediction-market odds guide to separate displayed cents from a frictionless probability.
6. Treat moves as prompts
The biggest-movers watchlist may flag repricing, but it is a research tool, not a trading signal.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next CPI report?
August 12, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ET, covering July consumer prices.
What are the remaining CPI dates in 2026?
August 12, September 11, October 14, November 10, and December 10.
Does CPI determine the Fed decision?
No single release determines monetary policy. CPI is one input alongside labor, activity, expectations, financial conditions, and other evidence.
When will this page refresh?
August 3, then after the August 12 release and ahead of each later CPI date. It will refresh earlier if BLS changes the schedule or a verifiable contract needs resolution coverage.
Sources and methodology
- BLS: Schedule of Releases for the Consumer Price Index — reference months, release dates, and 8:30 a.m. ET times.
- BLS: Consumer Price Index Frequently Asked Questions — official definitions and methodology context.
- Calendar checked July 18, 2026. No active-market price, volume, forecast, or outcome is asserted on this first publication.