2026 Iowa Labor Force Data Release Schedule

IA Workforce Press Releases

Published March 26th, 2026

Detected March 27th, 2026

Summary

Iowa Workforce Development has announced the 2026 release schedule for statewide and area labor force data. The schedule details when news releases for each reference month will be published throughout the upcoming year, starting with January data releases in April 2026.

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Iowa Workforce Development has published its 2026 schedule for releasing labor force data. This notice outlines the specific dates in 2026 when statewide and area news releases concerning labor force statistics for each reference month will be made available. The first releases, covering January 2026 data, are scheduled for April 8, 2026.

This announcement serves as an informational update for employers and other stakeholders who rely on Iowa's labor market information. While it does not impose new obligations or penalties, it provides advance notice of data availability, allowing for better planning and resource allocation. Compliance officers should note these dates to anticipate when new labor force statistics will be published and potentially incorporated into business or workforce planning.

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2026 Release Schedule for Iowa Labor Force Data

Thursday, March 26, 2026
Announcement

The 2026 news release schedule for Iowa labor force data is now available. For more information on the state's data, visit the Labor Market Information Division section of the agency website.

For media inquires, contact agency communications at communications@iwd.iowa.gov.

| Reference Month | Statewide News Release | Area News Release |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | April 8, 2026 | April 8, 2026 |
| February | April 22, 2026 | April 22, 2026 |
| March | May 6, 2026 | May 6, 2026 |
| April | May 21, 2026 | May 27, 2026 |
| May | June 18, 2026 | June 23, 2026 |
| June | July 16, 2026 | July 21, 2026 |
| July | August 20, 2026 | August 25, 2026 |
| August | September 17, 2026 | September 22, 2026 |
| September | October 15, 2026 | October 20, 2026 |
| October | November 19, 2026 | November 24, 2026 |
| November | December 17, 2026 | December 22, 2026 |
| December | January 22, 2026 | January 26, 2026 |
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