Next release
Next retail sales release: date and time (ET)
Thu 15 Oct 2026 at 08:30 ET (New York)
Advance Monthly Retail Sales for September 2026. Source: census.gov
Forecast in the week of 2026-10-12 briefing: Retail sales +0.35% m/m; ex autos & gas +0.2%
What it is
The first estimate of how much US shoppers spent in stores and online last month.
Why it matters
Consumer spending is about two-thirds of the US economy, so a strong or weak month changes the growth picture and expectations for the Fed.
After that
- Tue 17 Nov 2026, 08:30 ET · October 2026
- Wed 16 Dec 2026, 08:30 ET · November 2026
Last time
Wed 16 Sep 2026, 08:30 ET · August 2026
Official source
US Census Bureau release schedule. Dates last checked 14 Oct 2026; agencies can change them, so check before acting.
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