Jobless Claims

Initial Jobless Claims Release Schedule

Weekly U.S. initial jobless claims release schedule with times in ET, forecasts, previous readings and why the highest-frequency labour indicator matters.

Last updated Aug 19, 2026 at 4:08 PM ET

Next release
To be scheduled
Release time
8:30 AM ET
Published by
Department of Labor
Frequency
Weekly, every Thursday

Upcoming Jobless Claims releases

The next Jobless Claims release has not been scheduled by Department of Labor yet.

Recent Jobless Claims results

Thursday, February 19, 2026

3 releases

Thursday, February 26, 2026

3 releases

Thursday, March 5, 2026

3 releases

Thursday, March 12, 2026

3 releases

Why Jobless Claims matters

Initial jobless claims count new filings for unemployment insurance. It is the highest-frequency labour-market indicator available.

Because it is weekly and noisy, traders usually watch the four-week moving average rather than a single print.

What traders watch

  • Four-week average
  • Continuing claims
  • State-level distortions

How Hyper Terminal covers Jobless Claims

  • Live countdown and market-reaction tracking through the release window.
  • Impact Radar scores how much the release matters for the current tape.
  • The Daily Outlook frames the release before the open, with the levels that matter.
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Frequently asked questions

When are jobless claims released?
Every Thursday at 8:30 AM ET, covering the prior week.
Why watch continuing claims?
Continuing claims show how long people stay unemployed, which signals hiring conditions rather than firing conditions.

Calendar data is provided for educational and research purposes only and is not investment advice. Release dates, times, estimates and results can change; always verify against the issuing company or agency.

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