Bureau of Labor Statistics schedules seven 2026 nonfarm payroll reports

8 articles · Updated · The Wall Street Journal · May 8

The releases are set for June 5, July 2, August 7, September 4, October 2, November 6 and December 4, after Friday's report covering April jobs data.
The nonfarm payroll report is typically published at 8:30 a.m. Eastern on the first Friday of each month unless that date falls on a holiday.
The schedule outlines the remaining 2026 publication dates for one of the most closely watched US labour market indicators.

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