US productivity for Q3 due Thursday 5 November
The Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes preliminary productivity and costs for the third quarter of 2026 on Thursday 5 November at 8:30 a.m. Eastern.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes its Productivity and Costs release for the third quarter of 2026 on Thursday 5 November 2026 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern, according to its release schedule (BLS release schedule). The "(P)" in the title marks a preliminary estimate, which later releases revise.
Release details
- Release: Thursday 5 November 2026, 8:30 a.m. Eastern
- Data covered: third quarter 2026, preliminary
- Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
The release covers output per hour worked and unit labour costs for the quarter. The third-quarter GDP estimate was published on 30 October: see US GDP grew 3.4% in Q3 2026, according to the first estimate. The jobs report for October follows on Friday: US jobs report for October due Friday 6 November.
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Common questions
When is the US productivity report for Q3 2026?
On Thursday 5 November 2026 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What does the productivity and costs release measure?
Output per hour worked and unit labour costs for the quarter. The figure is preliminary and may be revised.
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