The next U.S. jobs report is due on Friday, December 4, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time, and covers November 2026. The Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes the Employment Situation report, which includes nonfarm payrolls and the unemployment rate, once a month, usually on a Friday. Every 2026 and 2027 date is below.
Key takeaways
- The jobs report (officially the Employment Situation) is released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics at 8:30 a.m. ET.
- The next release is Fri, Dec 4, 2026 (November data); every release from December 2026 to December 2027 is scheduled for a Friday.
- Nonfarm payrolls and the unemployment rate come from two different surveys, so they can point in different directions in the same month.
Jobs report release schedule 2026–2027
| Release date | Data for | Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 6, 2026 | October 2026 | 8:30 a.m. ET | Released |
| Fri, Dec 4, 2026 | November 2026 | 8:30 a.m. ET | Scheduled |
| Fri, Jan 8, 2027 | December 2026 | 8:30 a.m. ET | Scheduled |
| Fri, Feb 5, 2027 | January 2027 | 8:30 a.m. ET | Scheduled |
| Fri, Mar 5, 2027 | February 2027 | 8:30 a.m. ET | Scheduled |
| Fri, Apr 2, 2027 | March 2027 | 8:30 a.m. ET | Scheduled |
| Fri, May 7, 2027 | April 2027 | 8:30 a.m. ET | Scheduled |
| Fri, Jun 4, 2027 | May 2027 | 8:30 a.m. ET | Scheduled |
| Fri, Jul 2, 2027 | June 2027 | 8:30 a.m. ET | Scheduled |
| Fri, Aug 6, 2027 | July 2027 | 8:30 a.m. ET | Scheduled |
| Fri, Sep 3, 2027 | August 2027 | 8:30 a.m. ET | Scheduled |
| Fri, Oct 8, 2027 | September 2027 | 8:30 a.m. ET | Scheduled |
| Fri, Nov 5, 2027 | October 2027 | 8:30 a.m. ET | Scheduled |
| Fri, Dec 3, 2027 | November 2027 | 8:30 a.m. ET | Scheduled |
Source: BLS Employment Situation release schedule.
What is in the jobs report
The report combines two surveys:
- The establishment survey asks businesses and government agencies how many people are on their payrolls. It produces nonfarm payrolls, the monthly change in jobs, plus average hourly earnings and hours worked.
- The household survey asks households about their own work. It produces the unemployment rate and the labor force participation rate.
Each report also revises the payroll figures for the previous two months, and once a year the payroll series is benchmarked to fuller records. Revisions can change the story as much as the new number.
Why the jobs report moves the stock market
The Federal Reserve has two goals: stable prices and maximum employment. Payrolls well above forecast, or fast wage growth, can make the Fed slower to cut rates, which tends to lift Treasury yields and weigh on stock futures. Payrolls well below forecast can raise hopes of rate cuts, unless they are weak enough to raise recession fears. The reaction depends on what the market already expects.
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Frequently asked questions
What time is the jobs report released?
At 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on the scheduled day, usually a Friday.
Is the jobs report always the first Friday of the month?
Usually, but not always. The date depends on when the survey week falls, so it can land on the second Friday (for example January 8 and October 8, 2027). Use the table above.
What are nonfarm payrolls?
The monthly change in the number of paid jobs in the U.S., excluding farm workers, private household employees and a few other groups.
When is the next jobs report?
Friday, December 4, 2026, covering November 2026. The following report is Friday, January 8, 2027, covering December 2026.
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Dates checked against the official schedule on November 13, 2026. Agencies can move releases, for example during a government shutdown, so confirm on the source link before trading on a date. This page is for information only and is not investment advice.