US unemployment rate: release dates and latest figure
The unemployment rate comes from the household survey in the same Employment Situation release as nonfarm payrolls, on the same day and at the same time.
Next release
2 October 2026
· In 7 days
Latest figure
- Latest (August 2026)
- 4.1%
- Previous
- 4.1%
- Measure
- Unemployment rate, seasonally adjusted
Upcoming release dates
| Date | Weekday | Time | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | 08:30 ET · 16:30 GST | September 2026 | Scheduled | |
| Friday | 08:30 ET · 17:30 GST | October 2026 | Scheduled | |
| Friday | 08:30 ET · 17:30 GST | November 2026 | Scheduled |
Last checked against U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Why it matters for cross-border payments
Maximum employment is half of the Fed’s mandate, so a move in the unemployment rate feeds straight into rate expectations.
Exchange rates can move sharply in the minutes after a release. If you are converting a large amount, knowing when the figure lands helps you decide when to book it.
Related
Questions
- When is the next US unemployment rate release?
- 2 October 2026, covering September 2026, at 08:30 ET · 16:30 GST. Dates come from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’s published schedule.
- What was the latest US unemployment rate figure?
- 4.1% for August 2026, after 4.1% the period before. Unemployment rate, seasonally adjusted.
- Do you show forecasts or consensus estimates?
- No. We show the official release dates and the published figures only, each linked to its source. Information only, not investment advice.
Sources and notices
Dates and figures come from the official publishers linked on this page, entered and checked by the Trillioni Pay team. No forecasts or consensus estimates are shown. Information only, not investment advice.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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