when does the fed meet

The Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meets eight times a year, approximately every six to eight weeks. The next scheduled meeting is on September 16-17, 2025. These meetings typically span two days and conclude with an announcement on U.S. interest rates and often a press conference led by the Federal Reserve Chair. The FOMC's meetings are planned in advance, with the full 2025 schedule including January 28-29, March 18-19, May 6-7, June 17-18, July 29-30, September 16-17, October 28-29, and December 9-10.