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Current Employment Statistics - CES (National)
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CES News Release Dates
| Reference Month | The Employment Situation* | Real Earnings | Strike Report |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec 2025 |
Friday, January 9, 2026 | Tuesday, January 13, 2026 | Friday, January 2, 2026 |
|
Jan 2026 |
Friday, February 6 | Wednesday, February 11 | Friday, January 30 |
|
February |
Friday, March 6 | Wednesday, March 11 | Friday, February 27 |
|
March |
Friday, April 3 | Friday, April 10 | Friday, March 27 |
|
April |
Friday, May 8 | Tuesday, May 12 | Friday, May 1 |
|
May |
Friday, June 5 | Wednesday, June 10 | Friday, May 29 |
|
June |
Thursday, July 2 | Tuesday, July 14 | Friday, June 26 |
|
July |
Friday, August 7 | Wednesday, August 12 | Friday, July 31 |
|
August |
Friday, September 4 | Friday, September 11 | Friday, August 28 |
|
September |
Friday, October 2 | Wednesday, October 14 | Friday, September 25 |
|
October |
Friday, November 6 | Tuesday, November 10 | Friday, October 30 |
|
November |
Friday, December 4 | Thursday, December 10 | Wednesday, November 25 |
* The Employment Situation report is typically released on the third Friday after the conclusion of the reference week, i.e., the week which includes the 12th of the month.
Benchmark Release Date
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will publish the annual benchmark revision to establishment survey employment data with the February 6, 2026 release of the January 2026 Employment Situation.
Last Modified Date: December 19, 2025