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European Central Bank monetary policy decision dates 2026–2027

The ECB Governing Council sets its key interest rates at scheduled two-day monetary policy meetings, with the decision released on the second day followed by a press conference.

Local name: Geldpolitische Beschlüsse der Europäischen Zentralbank

Next: Thu, Dec 17, 2026

Meeting · 08:45 ET · European Central Bank

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Schedule

  • Thu, Dec 17, 2026Meeting · Day 2 of meeting; press conference 14:45 local = 08:45 ET08:45 ET
  • Thu, Feb 4, 2027Meeting · Day 2 of meeting; press conference 14:45 local = 08:45 ET08:45 ET
  • Thu, Mar 18, 2027Meeting · Day 2 of meeting; press conference 14:45 CET = 09:45 ET (US DST)08:45 ET
  • Thu, Apr 29, 2027Meeting · Day 2 of meeting; press conference 14:45 local = 08:45 ET08:45 ET
  • Thu, Jun 10, 2027Meeting · Day 2 of meeting; press conference 14:45 local = 08:45 ET08:45 ET
  • Thu, Jul 22, 2027Meeting · Day 2 of meeting; press conference 14:45 local = 08:45 ET08:45 ET
  • Thu, Sep 9, 2027Meeting · Day 2 of meeting; press conference 14:45 local = 08:45 ET08:45 ET
  • Thu, Oct 28, 2027Meeting · Day 2 of meeting; press conference 14:45 local = 08:45 ET08:45 ET
  • Thu, Dec 16, 2027Meeting · Day 2 of meeting; press conference 14:45 local = 08:45 ET08:45 ET

Official schedule: European Central Bank ↗

What it is

The ECB Governing Council sets its key interest rates at scheduled two-day monetary policy meetings, with the decision released on the second day followed by a press conference.

Why markets watch it

ECB rate decisions set borrowing costs across the euro area and move the euro, bund yields and European equities.

Dates are taken from each organizer's or agency's own published schedule and were last checked November 6, 2026. Schedules change: confirm on the official page before you plan around a date. Delta Arc is not affiliated with any event, organizer or agency listed here.

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