The next U.S. GDP report is due on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time: the second estimate of third-quarter 2026 growth. The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) estimates each quarter’s GDP three times, roughly one, two and three months after the quarter ends. The 2026 and 2027 schedule is below.
Key takeaways
- GDP is released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis at 8:30 a.m. ET, in three estimates per quarter: advance, second and third.
- The next release is Wed, Nov 25, 2026 (Q3 2026 second estimate); the first look at Q4 2026 (advance estimate) is Thu, Jan 28, 2027.
- The headline number is real GDP growth at a seasonally adjusted annual rate, which is why a quarter’s growth is often quoted as, say, “2% annualized”.
GDP release schedule 2026–2027
| Release date | Quarter and estimate | Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 29, 2026 | Q3 2026, advance | 8:30 a.m. ET | Released |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | Q3 2026, second | 8:30 a.m. ET | Scheduled |
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | Q3 2026, third | 8:30 a.m. ET | Scheduled |
| Thu, Jan 28, 2027 | Q4 2026, advance | 8:30 a.m. ET | Scheduled |
| Thu, Feb 25, 2027 | Q4 2026, second | 8:30 a.m. ET | Scheduled |
| Wed, Mar 31, 2027 | Q4 2026, third | 8:30 a.m. ET | Scheduled |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 | Q1 2027, advance | 8:30 a.m. ET | Scheduled |
| Thu, May 27, 2027 | Q1 2027, second | 8:30 a.m. ET | Scheduled |
| Fri, Jun 25, 2027 | Q1 2027, third | 8:30 a.m. ET | Scheduled |
| Thu, Jul 29, 2027 | Q2 2027, advance | 8:30 a.m. ET | Scheduled |
| Wed, Aug 25, 2027 | Q2 2027, second | 8:30 a.m. ET | Scheduled |
| Thu, Sep 30, 2027 | Q2 2027, third | 8:30 a.m. ET | Scheduled |
| Thu, Oct 28, 2027 | Q3 2027, advance | 8:30 a.m. ET | Scheduled |
| Wed, Nov 24, 2027 | Q3 2027, second | 8:30 a.m. ET | Scheduled |
| Wed, Dec 22, 2027 | Q3 2027, third | 8:30 a.m. ET | Scheduled |
Sources: BEA release schedule and BEA release-date data. BEA now publishes GDP and Personal Income and Outlays (the PCE report) on the same morning.
Advance, second and third estimates
The advance estimate, about a month after the quarter ends, gets the most attention because it is the first full read on the economy. The second and third estimates add more complete source data and usually revise the figure by a few tenths of a percentage point. The third-quarter second estimate also includes the first figures for corporate profits.
Why GDP moves the market less than jobs or inflation
By the time GDP is published, traders have already seen monthly data on spending, trade and inventories for the quarter, and several regional Fed banks publish running estimates. GDP moves markets when it differs sharply from those estimates, or when its price measures and the PCE data released the same morning change the inflation picture.
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Frequently asked questions
What time is GDP released?
At 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on the scheduled day.
When is the next GDP report?
Wednesday, November 25, 2026: the second estimate for Q3 2026. The third estimate follows on Wednesday, December 23, 2026, and the Q4 2026 advance estimate on Thursday, January 28, 2027.
What does “annualized” mean?
BEA reports how fast the economy would grow over a full year if it kept the quarter’s pace. A quarter of 0.5% growth is roughly 2% annualized.
Does BEA release GDP and PCE on the same day?
Yes. On the current BEA schedule, GDP and the Personal Income and Outlays report (with PCE inflation) come out together.
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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.