CPI release dates 2026-27
Next CPI release:
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Last print · September 2026
3.7%y/y
0.6%m/m
As of Oct 14, 2026 · m/m seasonally adjusted.
Release schedule
Bureau of Labor Statistics · 8:30 AM ET
| Release date | Data month |
|---|---|
| October 2026 | |
| November 2026 | |
| December 2026 | |
| January 2027 | |
| February 2027 | |
| March 2027 | |
| April 2027 | |
| May 2027 |
Later releases6
| Release date | Data month |
|---|---|
| June 2027 | |
| July 2027 | |
| August 2027 | |
| September 2027 | |
| October 2027 | |
| November 2027 |
Past releases10
| Release date | Data month |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | |
| January 2026 | |
| February 2026 | |
| March 2026 | |
| April 2026 | |
| May 2026 | |
| June 2026 | |
| July 2026 | |
| August 2026 | |
| September 2026 |
What moved
Ordered by size of monthly change.
| Component | Month m/m | Year y/y |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | +9.09% | +34.17% |
| Energy | +5.20% | +20.45% |
| Lodging away from home | +2.04% | +4.37% |
| Airline fares | +1.16% | +22.45% |
| Used cars and trucks | +0.67% | -1.46% |
CPI questions3
- When is CPI released each month?
- The Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes CPI monthly at 8:30 AM Eastern Time, usually for the previous month. Check its calendar for the exact date.
- What is the difference between headline and core CPI?
- Headline CPI covers all items in the consumer basket. Core CPI excludes food and energy. Both measure price changes; their coverage differs.
- Why do release dates move?
- CPI has no fixed day of the month. The publication calendar varies around weekends and holidays, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics can revise scheduled dates.
Sources: BLS release calendar and CPI definitions.