Bank of Japan Rate Decision

When is the next Bank of Japan meeting?Bank of Japan Rate Decision 18 December 2026

Bank of Japan Rate Decision came in at 1.25%, against a forecast of 1.25%. It is next released on Fri 18 Dec 2026 at 03:00 UTC.

Latest results · times in UTC
Released	For	Actual	Forecast	Previous
30 Oct 2026	—	1.25%	1.25%	1.25%
18 Sep 2026	—	1.25%	1.25%	1%
31 Jul 2026	—	1.00%	1%	1.00%
16 Jun 2026	—	1.00%	1.0%	0.75%
28 Apr 2026	—	0.75%	0.75%	0.75%
19 Mar 2026	—	0.75%	0.75%	0.75%
30 Oct 2025	—	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%
19 Sep 2025	—	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%
31 Jul 2025	—	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%
17 Jun 2025	—	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%
1 May 2025	—	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%
19 Mar 2025	—	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%

What it measures

The Bank of Japan announces its policy rate and other monetary-policy settings. Traders compare the decision and guidance with expectations, especially whether the BoJ sees wage-supported inflation staying near its 2% target.

Why it moves the JPY

A rate above expectations generally supports the yen by raising returns on Japanese assets, while an unexpectedly low rate usually weakens it. Guidance about future moves can matter as much as the rate itself, particularly after years of very low Japanese rates.

Released: Irregular

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Questions

Is the Bank of Japan meeting today?

No. The next Bank of Japan meeting is on Fri 18 Dec 2026 at 03:00 UTC.

What time is the Bank of Japan meeting released?

At 03:00 UTC: 22:00 in New York, 03:00 in London, 04:00 in Amsterdam, 05:00 in Johannesburg, 04:00 in Lagos. The next Bank of Japan meeting is on Fri 18 Dec 2026 at 03:00 UTC.

Updated daily from the release schedule. Last checked Wed 4 Nov 2026.