US Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) for October 2026
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics will publish the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) for October 2026 on December 1, 2026 at 10:00 am ET.
About this event
The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, published each month by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, tracks job openings, hires and separations across the country. The October 2026 figures are scheduled for release on Tuesday, December 1, 2026 at 10:00 am ET (15:00 UTC).
The previous edition of the series, covering September 2026, is due on November 3, 2026.
Why it matters
The first FOMC interest rate decision following this release is scheduled for December 9, 2026.
Key facts
What to watch
- 1The number of job openings recorded for October 2026
- 2The number of hires recorded for October 2026
- 3The number of separations recorded for October 2026
