RBA Meeting Dates 2026: Next Meeting & Full Schedule

If you’re watching your mortgage or investment portfolio, the RBA meeting calendar is probably already pencilled in. The next meeting on June 16, 2026, will be the fourth of eight scheduled meetings this year, and every decision sends ripples through rates and returns.

Next RBA meeting date: June 16, 2026 ·
Decision announcement time: 2:30 pm AEST ·
Number of meetings per year: 8 ·
Confirmed 2026 meeting months: June, August, September, November

Here is a quick summary of key RBA meeting facts:

What is the next RBA meeting?

When is the next RBA decision?

The next RBA Monetary Policy Board meeting is scheduled for June 16, 2026 (LoanFin Australia). It is a two‑day meeting that begins on Monday, June 15.

What time is the RBA announcement?

The cash rate decision is announced at 2:30 pm AEST on the second day of the meeting (Reserve Bank of Australia, central bank media release). The Governor then holds a media conference at 3:30 pm AEST, and the meeting minutes are published two weeks later (RBA media release).

How many RBA meetings are there in a year?

How many RBA meetings in 2026?

• The RBA typically holds 8 meetings per year (LoanFin Australia).
• This is down from 11 meetings under the previous schedule, a change introduced in 2024 to give the board more time to analyse economic data (LoanFin Australia).
• No meetings are held in January (RBA media release).

Do RBA meetings follow a fixed schedule?

Yes, the RBA publishes its meeting calendar annually. In 2026, the confirmed meeting months are June, August, September, and November (LoanFin Australia). Earlier meetings this year took place in February and March.

The implication: the schedule provides regular intervals for rate decisions, giving markets clear dates to watch.

What is the interest rate forecast for 2026?

Will the RBA cut rates in 2026?

No official forecast exists, but market pricing from the ASX Rate Tracker suggests investors anticipate a possible cut to 3.0% by the end of 2026 (Craggle, Australian property data platform). However, the RBA hiked rates at both the February and March 2026 meetings, citing inflation that remained above its target range (LoanFin Australia; Craggle).

What is the inflation outlook?

In its March 2026 decision, the RBA noted that inflation had “picked up materially” in the second half of 2025 and that sharply higher fuel prices added to capacity pressures (Craggle). Until inflation returns to the 2–3% target band, the RBA is likely to keep rates elevated.

What are the RBA meeting dates for 2026?

What are the exact dates for RBA meetings in 2026?

Where can I find the official RBA meeting schedule?

The official schedule is published on the Reserve Bank of Australia’s meetings page. The RBA also announces any changes to the calendar via media releases.

The pattern: borrowers and investors should mark these six fixed windows, but remain flexible for unexpected changes.

What is the RBA Rate Tracker?

How does the ASX RBA Rate Tracker work?

The ASX RBA Rate Tracker uses 30‑day interbank cash rate futures to estimate the probability of rate changes at upcoming RBA meetings. It is updated in real time as market participants adjust their positions.

What do the implied probabilities mean?

For example, as of early May 2026, the tracker implied a roughly 40% chance of a 25‑bp cut at the August 2026 meeting (Craggle). These probabilities shift with every economic data release and governor speech.

For Australian mortgage holders, the path of rates hinges on the next few meetings—either the RBA sees enough disinflation to pause or cut, or borrowers face more pressure. The June 16 decision will be the first clear signal. For investors, the ASX Rate Tracker will remain the most transparent window into market expectations. The choice is clear: stay variable and watch every meeting, or lock in a fixed rate while the August probabilities are still low.