The Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes a schedule of monthly release dates for the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and associated data on consumer inflation. The CPI measures changes in what American consumers pay for everyday items ranging from coffee to cars.
By setting a release date and time for updates, everyone can access the latest inflation information simultaneously, preventing any advantage for individuals in the markets or elsewhere.
Looking at the release schedule below, which offers upcoming dates through December 2025, notice that the CPI information released on a given day always covers data from the previous month.
CPI Release Dates
| Release Date | Reference Month | Release Time |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 13, 2024 | October 2024 | 8:30 AM |
| Dec. 11, 2024 | November 2024 | 8:30 AM |
| Jan. 15, 2025 | December 2024 | 8:30 AM |
| Feb. 12, 2025 | January 2025 | 8:30 AM |
| Mar. 12, 2025 | February 2025 | 8:30 AM |
| Apr. 10, 2025 | March 2025 | 8:30 AM |
| May 13, 2025 | April 2025 | 8:30 AM |
| Jun. 11, 2025 | May 2025 | 8:30 AM |
| Jul. 15, 2025 | June 2025 | 8:30 AM |
| Aug. 12, 2025 | July 2025 | 8:30 AM |
| Sep. 11, 2025 | August 2025 | 8:30 AM |
| Oct. 15, 2025 | September 2025 | 8:30 AM |
| Nov. 13, 2025 | October 2025 | 8:30 AM |
| Dec. 10, 2025 | November 2025 | 8:30 AM |