2026 Bank of Canada Interest Rate Announcement Dates

The Bank of Canada has scheduled several important dates for its 2026 policy and interest rate announcements. Here’s a list of those key dates:
- Wed January 20, 2026
- Wed March 4, 2026
- Wed April 15, 2026
- Wed June 3, 2026
- Wed July 29, 2026
- Wed September 9, 2026
- Wed October 21, 2026
- Wed December 9, 2026
All 2026 Bank of Canada interest rate announcements will take place at 09:45 (ET), and the Monetary Policy Report will be published concurrently with the January, April, July and October rate announcements.
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