2026 Forex Calendar: Complete U.S. NFP and CPI Release Dates Every Trader Should Know

Byline:

CM NEWS Staff

Publication Date:

June 18, 2026

Introduction

For forex traders, few economic events generate as much volatility as the United States Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) report and the Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation report. These two releases frequently trigger sharp movements in major currency pairs, including EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, and gold prices.

The reports are published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and are closely monitored by investors, central banks, and policymakers worldwide. Because the U.S. dollar is the world's primary reserve currency, developments in employment and inflation often influence global financial markets.

What Is the Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) Report?

The Non-Farm Payrolls report measures the number of jobs added or lost in the U.S. economy, excluding farm workers, private household employees, and some government workers.

The report also includes key labor market indicators such as:

• Unemployment rate

• Average hourly earnings

• Labor force participation rate

• Revisions to previous employment data

Stronger-than-expected job growth can boost the U.S. dollar because it may suggest a resilient economy and increase expectations for higher interest rates. Weaker data can have the opposite effect and increase expectations of monetary policy easing.

What Is the Consumer Price Index (CPI)?

The Consumer Price Index measures changes in the prices consumers pay for goods and services. It is one of the most important indicators of inflation in the United States.

The Federal Reserve closely monitors inflation data when making interest-rate decisions. Higher inflation readings can increase expectations of tighter monetary policy, while lower inflation may raise the possibility of interest-rate cuts.

Because interest-rate expectations strongly influence currency values, CPI releases often produce significant market volatility.

Complete 2026 U.S. NFP Release Calendar

• January 9, 2026 – December 2025 employment data

• February 11, 2026 – January 2026 employment data

• March 6, 2026 – February 2026 employment data

• April 3, 2026 – March 2026 employment data

• May 8, 2026 – April 2026 employment data

• June 5, 2026 – May 2026 employment data

• July 2, 2026 – June 2026 employment data

• August 7, 2026 – July 2026 employment data

• September 4, 2026 – August 2026 employment data

• October 2, 2026 – September 2026 employment data

• November 6, 2026 – October 2026 employment data

• December 4, 2026 – November 2026 employment data

Complete 2026 U.S. CPI Release Calendar

• January 13, 2026 – December 2025 inflation data

• February 13, 2026 – January 2026 inflation data

• March 11, 2026 – February 2026 inflation data

• April 10, 2026 – March 2026 inflation data

• May 12, 2026 – April 2026 inflation data

• June 10, 2026 – May 2026 inflation data

• July 14, 2026 – June 2026 inflation data

• August 12, 2026 – July 2026 inflation data

• September 11, 2026 – August 2026 inflation data

• October 14, 2026 – September 2026 inflation data

• November 10, 2026 – October 2026 inflation data

• December 10, 2026 – November 2026 inflation data

Why These Reports Matter for Forex Traders

Both NFP and CPI reports can significantly alter market expectations regarding Federal Reserve interest-rate decisions. Higher-than-expected inflation or stronger employment growth often supports the U.S. dollar, while weaker readings can pressure the currency.

Major trading opportunities frequently emerge immediately after these releases, but volatility can also increase risk. Many traders therefore prepare their strategies in advance by monitoring economic calendars, adjusting position sizes, and managing risk carefully.

Conclusion

The U.S. Non-Farm Payrolls and Consumer Price Index reports remain essential events for anyone participating in the forex market. Understanding the release schedule and the economic significance of these reports can help traders better anticipate market reactions and make more informed trading decisions throughout 2026.Official release schedules are available from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics through the [Employment Situation Release Calendar]() and the [Consumer Price Index Release Calendar] .