Central Bank Calendar 2027: Fed, ECB, Bank of England and Bank of Japan
In 2027 the Fed, the ECB, the Bank of England and the Bank of Japan will announce interest rates 32 times. This is every decision on one calendar, with the New York time of each and the weeks when several banks meet.
January
- 22BoJ—
- 27Fed2:00 p.m.
February
- 4BoE7:00 a.m.
- 4ECB8:15 a.m.
March
- 17Fed2:00 p.m.
- 18BoE8:00 a.m.
- 18BoJ—
- 18ECB9:15 a.m.
April
- 28BoJ—
- 28Fed2:00 p.m.
- 29BoE7:00 a.m.
- 29ECB8:15 a.m.
May
June
- 9Fed2:00 p.m.
- 10ECB8:15 a.m.
- 11BoJ—
- 17BoE7:00 a.m.
July
- 22BoJ—
- 22ECB8:15 a.m.
- 28Fed2:00 p.m.
- 29BoE7:00 a.m.
August
September
- 9ECB8:15 a.m.
- 15Fed2:00 p.m.
- 16BoE7:00 a.m.
- 22BoJ—
October
- 27Fed2:00 p.m.
- 28ECB8:15 a.m.
- 29BoJ—
November
- 4BoE8:00 a.m.
December
- 8Fed2:00 p.m.
- 16BoE7:00 a.m.
- 16ECB8:15 a.m.
- 17BoJ—
New York time; the Bank of Japan has no fixed time.
The busiest central bank weeks
- Week of March 15: Fed (March 17), BoE (March 18), BoJ (March 18) and ECB (March 18)
- Week of April 26: BoJ (April 28), Fed (April 28), BoE (April 29) and ECB (April 29)
- Week of June 7: Fed (June 9), ECB (June 10) and BoJ (June 11)
- Week of October 25: Fed (October 27), ECB (October 28) and BoJ (October 29)
- Week of December 13: BoE (December 16), ECB (December 16) and BoJ (December 17)
In those weeks the dollar, euro, pound and yen move on several decisions in a row. If you trade pairs that cross two of those currencies, such as EURUSD or USDJPY, keep it in mind when you set your stop.
Each bank’s calendar
- Federal Reserve (Fed): decision at 2:00 p.m. local time
- European Central Bank (ECB): decision at 2:15 p.m. local time
- Bank of England (BoE): decision at 12:00 p.m. local time
- Bank of Japan (BoJ): no fixed time
Frequently asked questions
How many rate decisions are there in 2027?
Between the Fed, the ECB, the Bank of England and the Bank of Japan, 32: eight each.
Which 2027 weeks have the most central bank decisions?
The weeks of March 15 (Fed, BoE, BoJ, ECB), April 26 (BoJ, Fed, BoE, ECB), June 7 (Fed, ECB, BoJ), October 25 (Fed, ECB, BoJ) and December 13 (BoE, ECB, BoJ).
Where are the official dates published?
Each bank publishes its calendar on its website: federalreserve.gov, ecb.europa.eu, bankofengland.co.uk and boj.or.jp. The dates on this page were copied from them on the date shown as updated.