BLS to Release Delayed September Jobs Report on November 20, State Data Follows

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Key Takeaways

  • The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is set to release the highly anticipated Employment Situation Report for September 2025 on Thursday, November 20, at 8:30 A.M. ET, following a delay caused by a recent government shutdown.
  • Additionally, the BLS will publish the State Employment and Unemployment data for October 2025 on Friday, November 21.
  • These reports offer crucial insights into the U.S. labor market's health, with the September report catching up on previously delayed data.
  • Notably, the national jobs report for October 2025 is expected to be incomplete, potentially lacking the unemployment rate and other household survey data due to the government shutdown impacting data collection.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has confirmed the release dates for two critical labor market reports, providing much-needed clarity after recent delays. The Employment Situation Report for September 2025 will be issued on Thursday, November 20, at 8:30 A.M. ET. This report, which includes key metrics like nonfarm payrolls, was originally slated for release on October 3 but was postponed due to a government shutdown.

Following this, the State Employment and Unemployment (Monthly) report for October 2025 is scheduled for release on Friday, November 21. These publications are closely watched by economists, policymakers, and investors for insights into the health and direction of the U.S. labor market. The September report is particularly significant as it will provide a delayed but comprehensive look at job growth and unemployment prior to the full impact of the shutdown.

However, the recent government shutdown has created complications for subsequent data releases. The national jobs report for October 2025, while not part of these immediate releases, is expected to be significantly impaired. Reports indicate that the household survey, which collects data for the unemployment rate, was not conducted during the shutdown, meaning the October national employment report may lack this crucial information. This data gap could leave policymakers and markets with an incomplete picture of the labor market's condition for October.

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