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 Oct 4, 2026 at 7:46 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
Recent Jobless Claims results
THURSDAY · APR 9
THURSDAY · APR 16
THURSDAY · APR 23
THURSDAY · APR 30
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
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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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