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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
November |
Friday, December 6 | Wednesday, December 11 | Wednesday, November 27 |
|
Dec 2024 |
Friday, January 10, 2025 | Wednesday, January 15, 2025 | Friday, January 3, 2025 |
|
Jan 2025 |
Friday, February 7 | Wednesday, February 12 | Friday, January 31 |
|
February |
Friday, March 7 | Wednesday, March 12 | Friday, February 28 |
|
March |
Friday, April 4 | Thursday, April 10 | Friday, March 28 |
|
April |
Friday, May 2 | Tuesday, May 13 | Friday, April 25 |
|
May |
Friday, June 6 | Wednesday, June 11 | Friday, May 30 |
|
June |
Thursday, July 3 | Tuesday, July 15 | Friday, June 27 |
|
July |
Friday, August 1 | Tuesday, August 12 | Friday, July 25 |
|
August |
Friday, September 5 | Thursday, September 11 | Friday, August 29 |
|
September |
Thursday, November 20** | Friday, November 21** | Friday, September 26 |
|
October |
Canceled (see Employment Situation note) | Canceled (see Employment Situation note) | Canceled (see Employment Situation note) |
|
November |
Tuesday, December 16** | Thursday, December 18** | Tuesday, December 9** |
* 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.
** Revised following the 2025 lapse in appropriations.Benchmark Release Date
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will publish the annual benchmark revision to establishment survey employment data with the February 7, 2025 release of the January 2025 Employment Situation.
Last Modified Date: November 24, 2025