2026 Challenger Job Cut Report Release Calendar

PUBLISHED OCTOBER 22, 2025

2026 Job Cuts Release Schedule

Release Date Reference MonthRelease Time*
  Thursday, January 8, 2026  December 2025 7:30 AM EST
  Thursday, February 5, 2026  January 2026 7:30 AM EST
  Thursday, March 5, 2026  February 7:30 AM EST
  Thursday, April 2, 2026  March 7:30 AM EST
  Thursday, May 7, 2026  April 7:30 AM EST
  Thursday, June 4, 2026  May 7:30 AM EST
  Wednesday, July 1, 2026  June 7:30 AM EST
  Thursday, August 6, 2026  July 7:30 AM EST
  Thursday, September 3, 2026  August 7:30 AM EST
  Thursday, October 1, 2026  September 7:30 AM EST
  Thursday, November 5, 2026  October 7:30 AM EST
  Thursday, December 3, 2026  November 7:30 AM EST
  Thursday, January 7, 2027  December 2026 7:30 AM EST

* All times eastern. Dates and times are subject to change.

CONTACT

Colleen Madden Blumenfeld, Vice President of Public Relations
Office: 312-422-5074
Mobile: 314-807-1568
colleenmadden@challengergray.com

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