🇺🇸NFP

Non-Farm Payroll

Understanding the Non-Farm Payroll (NFP) Report

The Non-Farm Payroll (NFP) report is a key economic release that indicates the number of jobs added or lost in the U.S. economy, excluding farm workers, government employees, private household employees, and employees of nonprofit organizations. It is released monthly by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and is part of the broader Employment Situation report.

The NFP is important for several reasons:

Economic Health Indicator: it provides insight into the health of the U.S. economy by showing how many jobs are being created or lost.
Influence on Monetary Policy: strong jobs reports can support higher rates, while weak reports may increase expectations for policy easing.
Market Impact: NFP is closely watched by investors and traders worldwide and can cause rapid volatility.

The U.S. dollar and major forex pairs such as EUR/USD, GBP/USD, and AUD/USD are often highly influenced by NFP data. If results align with strong growth and wage conditions, the U.S. dollar tends to strengthen. Slower job growth and weaker labor data can increase recession concerns and pressure the currency.

The Non-Farm Payroll 2026 Dates

The report is released on the first Friday of each month, one hour before the U.S. stock market opens.

Month	Day	Time (New York)
January	2	08:30
February	6	08:30
March	6	08:30
April	3	08:30
May	1	08:30
June	5	08:30
July	3	08:30
August	7	08:30
September	4	08:30
October	2	08:30
November	6	08:30
December	4	08:30