Market events calendar
A neutral, dated schedule of auctions, commodity offerings, and macro events across Iran’s markets and the world.
Sep 6, 2026
Sundaytoday3 eventsExpiry of extended validity for Iranian import order registrations without currency transfer
The validity of Iranian import order registrations made without a currency transfer has been extended to 6 September 2026. The mechanism lets importers clear goods without an allocation of foreign currency through the official network, and the deadline bears directly on customs clearance timing and raw-material supply for domestic manufacturers.
OPEC+ voluntary producers monthly meeting - September 2026
Seven OPEC+ members (Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria and Oman) hold their monthly online meeting to review oil market conditions and set the following month's production level. The session continues the phased unwinding of the April 2023 voluntary supply cuts. The date was announced by the OPEC Secretariat at the close of the August 2, 2026 meeting.
Iran Electronic Food Voucher for Shahrivar 1405 Charges in Three Rounds Starting September 6
Iran's Ministry of Cooperatives, Labor and Social Welfare says the Shahrivar 1405 food-voucher credit, still 1 million tomans per person, charges in three rounds by the last digit of the household head's national ID: digits 0 to 2 on 15 Shahrivar (September 6), digits 3 to 6 on 25 Shahrivar (September 16), and digits 7 to 9 on 5 Mehr (September 27). The credit cannot be withdrawn as cash and is usable only at authorized stores.
Sep 7, 2026
Mondaytomorrow1 eventsSep 8, 2026
Tuesdayin 2 days2 eventsCanada's retaliatory tariffs on US goods take effect
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on nearly 28 billion dollars of US goods starting September 8, 2026. The move follows the failure of Canada and the US to reach a trade agreement over the summer and the implementation of President Donald Trump's 50 percent tariffs on Canadian goods covered by the Canada-US-Mexico trade agreement.
Secondary Trading Begins for Two New IME Silver Funds, Yas and Silva
The Iran Mercantile Exchange's derivatives and new financial instruments management announced that secondary trading begins for two new silver investment funds, Toranj 1 under the ticker Yas and Padash 1 under the ticker Silva, on Monday, 16 Shahrivar 1405 (September 8, 2026), from 11:45am to 6pm. Trading in both funds is available online through licensed brokers, with a daily price band of 10 percent from the prior day's closing price.
Sep 9, 2026
Wednesdayin 3 days1 eventsSep 10, 2026
Thursdayin 4 days3 eventsECB Governing Council meeting - September 2026
The ECB Governing Council holds its monetary policy meeting on September 10, 2026, hosted at Deutsche Bundesbank, to decide on eurozone interest rates.
TCMB Monetary Policy Committee meeting - September 2026
The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey's (TCMB) Monetary Policy Committee meets on September 10, 2026 (19 Shahrivar 1405), per the bank's published 2026 calendar, to decide on its policy interest rate. This follows the previous meeting held on July 23, 2026.
US PPI release (BLS) - September 2026
Official release date per the St. Louis Fed FRED release calendar. Actual figures are recorded once published.
Sep 11, 2026
Fridayin 5 days4 eventsUS CPI report - August 2026 data
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics releases the August Consumer Price Index (CPI) on September 11, 2026, affecting Federal Reserve rate expectations and global gold and dollar prices.
IEA Oil Market Report - September 2026 edition
The IEA releases its monthly Oil Market Report on September 11, 2026.
Bank of Russia key rate decision - September 2026
The Bank of Russia Board of Directors decides on the key interest rate on Friday, 11 September 2026 (20 Shahrivar 1405). The date is listed in the bank's published calendar of key rate decisions for 2026. At the previous meeting on 24 July 2026 the key rate was cut to 14 percent.
US CPI release (BLS) - September 2026
Official release date per the St. Louis Fed FRED release calendar. Actual figures are recorded once published.
Sep 12, 2026
Saturdayin 6 days1 eventsSep 14, 2026
Mondayin 8 days1 eventsSep 15, 2026
Tuesdayin 9 days1 eventsSep 16, 2026
Wednesdayin 10 days2 eventsFOMC meeting - September 2026 rate decision
The FOMC holds its policy meeting on September 15 to 16, 2026, alongside the release of its Summary of Economic Projections. The rate decision is announced at the end of the second day and affects currency and commodity markets. Per Ecoiran and ArzDigital, citing the Financial Times, market implied odds of a rate move at this meeting rose from about 50 to nearly 60 percent after the August 2026 US jobs report, released September 4.
Cash subsidy deposit for deciles 1-3 (Shahrivar 1405)
Under the standing monthly schedule of Iran's subsidy organization, the cash subsidy for income deciles one to three is deposited to household heads' accounts on 25 Shahrivar 1405 (September 16, 2026). Under this cycle, the cash subsidy is paid out within the 20th to 30th window of each Persian month.
Sep 17, 2026
Thursdayin 11 days3 eventsBank of England MPC meeting - September 2026 Bank Rate decision
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee announces its next Bank Rate decision on Thursday, September 17, 2026. The date is published in the Committee's official calendar of meeting dates for 2026 and 2027. At its July 30, 2026 meeting the Committee voted 6 to 3 to hold the Bank Rate at 3.75%.
UN Security Council Vote on Renewing Iran Sanctions Expert Panel
The UN Security Council is scheduled to vote on Thursday, September 17, 2026 (26 Shahrivar 1405) on renewing the mandate of the panel of experts monitoring Iran sanctions, which expires September 26, 2026 (4 Mehr 1405). Russia and China said in a joint statement in March 2026 that the Council no longer has authority to continue the panel's work, and diplomats have raised the possibility that Moscow and Beijing could veto the renewal resolution.
Bahman Diesel Cash Truck Sale Registration Deadline (Shahrivar 1405)
Bahman Diesel announced the terms of a cash sale plan for its commercial vehicles for Shahrivar 1405. Buyers can register on the company's sales platform from 10am on Wednesday, 11 Shahrivar (September 2) until 4pm on Wednesday, 26 Shahrivar 1405 (September 17, 2026), or until capacity is filled. The plan covers Force trucks, Impower and Baic single axle tractor trucks, and Kapra B pickups; delivery is set for 30 Mehr 1405 (October 22, 2026).
Sep 18, 2026
Fridayin 12 days1 eventsSep 20, 2026
Sundayin 14 days1 eventsSep 21, 2026
Mondayin 15 days2 eventsPBoC Loan Prime Rate announcement - September 2026
The People's Bank of China announces its one-year and five-year Loan Prime Rate (LPR). The rate is published on the 20th of each month, moving to the next working day when the 20th is a holiday or weekend; 20 September 2026 falls on a Sunday, so the announcement moves to 21 September. China's benchmark lending rate affects global commodity demand and oil and metals prices.
Cash subsidy deposit for deciles 4-9 (Shahrivar 1405)
Under the standing monthly schedule of Iran's subsidy organization, the cash subsidy for income deciles four to nine is deposited to household heads' accounts on 30 Shahrivar 1405 (September 21, 2026). Under this cycle, the cash subsidy is paid out within the 20th to 30th window of each Persian month.
Sep 22, 2026
Tuesdayin 16 days7 eventsIran wartime permits and deadlines extension expires at end of Shahrivar 1405
In a notice dated 27 July 2026, the secretary of Iran's cabinet said all permits and deadlines granted to manage matters arising from the war are extended to the end of Shahrivar 1405. That extension expires on 22 September 2026, by which date the government is due to announce whether the measures are renewed or allowed to lapse. Administrative and financial deadlines for companies and state bodies fall under the decision.
Deadline for large stores to connect to Iran's national food-coupon system
Iran's Ministry of Cooperatives, Labour and Social Welfare has set the end of Shahrivar 1405 (22 September 2026) as the deadline for chain stores, multi-branch corporate retailers, and shops with monthly food-coupon sales above one billion tomans to connect to the national food-coupon system. The deadline is part of a new phase of the electronic food-coupon scheme intended to unify settlement with participating stores and clear delays in paying their receivables.
Deadline for Iran rental income tax returns for 1404
Iran's National Tax Administration issued a circular extending the filing deadline for rental income tax returns under Article 57 of the Direct Taxation Act to the end of Shahrivar 1405 (September 22, 2026). The extension covers rental income earned in the 1404 Iranian year and was announced on August 2, 2026. For taxpayers whose only income is property rent, the exemption ceiling is set at 480 million tomans under the 1405 budget law.
Iran Customs bank guarantee facility for import VAT closes to goods entering after end of Shahrivar 1405
Iran's Customs Administration, in circular 513286/1405 dated 13 July 2026, allowed bank guarantees to be accepted in place of value added tax on all imported goods for a 90 day period. The circular limits the facility to goods that have entered customs offices by the end of Shahrivar 1405, which falls on 22 September 2026, with declaration required within 30 days of the warehouse receipt. The stated aim is to ease the liquidity shortage of manufacturers and importers.
Deadline for Iran cash subsidy and food coupon recipients to verify residence in the country
Iran's Ministry of Cooperatives, Labour and Social Welfare said on 4 August 2026 that household heads who received a residence verification text message have until the end of Shahrivar 1405 (22 September 2026) to register their presence in the country in person at designated government service offices. Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said their food coupon credit will not be deposited in the Mordad round, with arrears added later once residence is verified.
Iran Customs delegated authority for temporary import extensions expires
A circular from the technical deputy of Iran Customs, reported on 5 August 2026, lets executive customs offices extend temporary import permits for passenger cars, vehicles carrying a carnet de passage, and road building and mining machinery until the end of Shahrivar 1405. It also delegates extensions of temporary import permits under Article 51 of the Customs Affairs Act and temporary export permits for goods other than vehicles. The delegation lapses on 22 September 2026 unless renewed.
Deadline for Iranians Abroad to Verify Residency to Keep Subsidies
Iran's Ministry of Cooperatives, Labour and Social Welfare gave individuals flagged by police data as likely residing abroad, who received a notification text message, until the end of Shahrivar 1405 (22 September 2026) to verify their residency in Iran in person at designated government service offices. Those who do not comply within the window will have their cash subsidy and kalabarg (goods coupon) benefits cut off.
Sep 23, 2026
Wednesdayin 17 days2 eventsSaudi Exchange (Tadawul) closed for Saudi National Day 2026
Under Saudi Arabia's official 2026 exchange calendar, the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul) will be closed on September 23, 2026 (1 Mehr 1405) in observance of Saudi National Day. The closure covers Tadawul's main equity market, the largest exchange in the Persian Gulf region.
Iran Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) - Shahrivar 1405 data
The research centre of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture publishes the whole-economy and manufacturing PMI each month. The report covering Shahrivar 1405 data is expected in the first ten days of Mehr 1405 on its usual cadence. No exact release date has been announced yet, so the listed date marks the start of that window. A reading above 50 indicates expansion and a reading below 50 indicates contraction in economic activity.
Sep 24, 2026
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Sep 29, 2026
Tuesdayin 23 days1 eventsSep 30, 2026
Wednesdayin 24 days3 eventsDeadline for withdrawal of US forces from Iraq
Following the Iraqi prime minister's announcement after a July 2026 White House meeting with the US president, the remaining US forces in Iraq are scheduled to leave by 30 September 2026. The US Department of Defense has said the withdrawal implements the 2024 agreement to end the US-led coalition mission against Islamic State. Iraq is a significant trading partner and currency-exchange corridor for Iran.
US GDP release (BEA) - September 2026
Official release date per the St. Louis Fed FRED release calendar. Actual figures are recorded once published.
US federal government funding deadline, 30 September 2026
Funding authority for United States federal agencies lapses at the end of fiscal year 2026, on 30 September 2026 (8 Mehr 1405), and without new legislation a federal shutdown would begin on 1 October. The US Senate voted 89 to 4 on 3 August 2026 (12 Mordad 1405) to advance a stopgap bill that would hold current spending levels across 12 appropriations categories through 11 December 2026. Past federal shutdowns have suspended publication of official US economic data.
Oct 2, 2026
Fridayin 26 days2 eventsUS Employment Situation report - September 2026 data
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics releases the September Employment Situation report on October 2, 2026.
US Employment Situation (jobs report) - October 2026
Official release date per the St. Louis Fed FRED release calendar. Actual figures are recorded once published.
Oct 4, 2026
Sundayin 28 days1 eventsOct 14, 2026
Wednesdayin 38 days3 eventsUS CPI report - September 2026 data
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics releases the September Consumer Price Index on October 14, 2026.
Deadline for fuel transit from Iraq's Kurdistan Region to Afghanistan via Iran
The window for transiting fuel from Iraq's Kurdistan Region to Afghanistan across Iranian territory, previously set to close on 13 July 2026, has been extended to 14 October 2026. Ghasem Habibpour, secretary of Iran's Association of International Transport Companies, announced it in a letter published by Mehr News Agency on 2 August 2026. Use of the window requires a fuel standards compliance certificate from Afghanistan.
US CPI release (BLS) - October 2026
Official release date per the St. Louis Fed FRED release calendar. Actual figures are recorded once published.
Oct 15, 2026
Thursdayin 39 days2 eventsUS PPI release (BLS) - October 2026
Official release date per the St. Louis Fed FRED release calendar. Actual figures are recorded once published.
US Producer Price Index (PPI) - September 2026 data
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics releases the Producer Price Index for September 2026 data on 15 October 2026 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The index measures price changes at the production stage, before goods reach consumers, and sits alongside the Consumer Price Index as an input into reading the US inflation trend. The outcome feeds into interest-rate expectations, the value of the dollar, and global gold prices.
Oct 20, 2026
Tuesdayin 44 days1 eventsOct 22, 2026
Thursdayin 46 days1 eventsOct 23, 2026
Fridayin 47 days1 eventsOct 26, 2026
Mondayin 50 days1 eventsOct 28, 2026
Wednesdayin 52 days2 eventsFOMC meeting - October 2026 rate decision
The FOMC holds its policy meeting on October 27 to 28, 2026, and announces its decision on the federal funds rate, affecting the dollar, gold, and commodity markets.
UK autumn Budget 2026 statement to Parliament
John Healey, Britain's chancellor of the exchequer, announced on 31 July 2026 that the country's autumn Budget will be delivered on Wednesday 28 October 2026 (6 Aban 1405), confirming the date in a letter to Parliament's Treasury Select Committee. It is the first Budget of Andy Burnham's government, and HM Treasury says it will be set within the existing fiscal rules. UK government borrowing costs on global markets have risen in recent weeks.
Oct 29, 2026
Thursdayin 53 days3 eventsECB Governing Council meeting - October 2026
The ECB Governing Council holds its monetary policy meeting on October 29, 2026, to decide on eurozone interest rates.
US GDP release (BEA) - October 2026
Official release date per the St. Louis Fed FRED release calendar. Actual figures are recorded once published.
US GDP advance estimate - Q3 2026
The US Bureau of Economic Analysis publishes the advance estimate of third-quarter 2026 gross domestic product on October 29, 2026 (7 Aban 1405) at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time. The advance estimate is the first official reading of US growth for the quarter and precedes the later revised estimates. The figure feeds expectations for Federal Reserve policy and moves global gold and currency markets.
Oct 30, 2026
Fridayin 54 days1 eventsNov 6, 2026
Fridayin 61 days2 eventsUS Employment Situation report - October 2026 data
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics releases the October Employment Situation report on November 6, 2026.
US Employment Situation (jobs report) - November 2026
Official release date per the St. Louis Fed FRED release calendar. Actual figures are recorded once published.
Nov 10, 2026
Tuesdayin 65 days2 eventsUS CPI report - October 2026 data
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics releases the October Consumer Price Index on November 10, 2026.
US CPI release (BLS) - November 2026
Official release date per the St. Louis Fed FRED release calendar. Actual figures are recorded once published.
Nov 13, 2026
Fridayin 68 days2 eventsMartyrdom of Fatimah al-Zahra: Tehran Stock Exchange closed
Official holiday on 22 Aban 1405; the Tehran Stock Exchange and financial markets are closed.
US PPI release (BLS) - November 2026
Official release date per the St. Louis Fed FRED release calendar. Actual figures are recorded once published.
Nov 17, 2026
Tuesdayin 72 days1 eventsNov 19, 2026
Thursdayin 74 days1 eventsNov 20, 2026
Fridayin 75 days1 eventsNov 25, 2026
Wednesdayin 80 days1 eventsNov 29, 2026
Sundayin 84 days1 eventsDec 4, 2026
Fridayin 89 days2 eventsUS Employment Situation report - November 2026 data
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics releases the November Employment Situation report on December 4, 2026.
US Employment Situation (jobs report) - December 2026
Official release date per the St. Louis Fed FRED release calendar. Actual figures are recorded once published.
Dec 9, 2026
Wednesdayin 94 days1 eventsDec 10, 2026
Thursdayin 95 days3 eventsUS CPI report - November 2026 data
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics releases the November Consumer Price Index on December 10, 2026.
TCMB Monetary Policy Committee meeting - December 2026
The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye holds its final 2026 meeting on December 10, 2026 (19 Azar 1405) to set the policy rate, the one-week repo rate. The date is listed in the bank's official Monetary Policy Committee meeting and reports calendar. The summary of the meeting is scheduled for publication on December 17, 2026.
US CPI release (BLS) - December 2026
Official release date per the St. Louis Fed FRED release calendar. Actual figures are recorded once published.
Dec 14, 2026
Mondayin 99 days1 eventsDec 15, 2026
Tuesdayin 100 days1 eventsDec 17, 2026
Thursdayin 102 days1 eventsDec 18, 2026
Fridayin 103 days2 eventsBank of Russia key rate decision - December 2026
The Bank of Russia Board of Directors decides on the key interest rate on Friday, 18 December 2026 (26 Azar 1405). The date is listed in the bank's published calendar of key rate decisions for 2026 and is the last rate-setting meeting of the year.
Bank of Japan monetary policy meeting - December 2026 rate decision
The Bank of Japan holds the final two-day monetary policy meeting of 2026 on December 17-18, 2026 (26-27 Azar 1405), with the interest-rate decision announced on the second day. The Policy Board decides on the short-term policy rate; this meeting is not accompanied by an Outlook for Economic Activity and Prices report. Bank of Japan decisions influence the yen and global gold and currency markets.
Dec 21, 2026
Mondayin 106 days2 eventsPBoC Loan Prime Rate announcement - December 2026
The People's Bank of China announces its one-year and five-year Loan Prime Rate (LPR). The rate is published on the 20th of each month, moving to the next working day when the 20th is a holiday or weekend; 20 December 2026 falls on a Sunday, so the announcement moves to 21 December. China's benchmark lending rate affects global commodity demand and oil and metals prices.
Deadline for small retailers to connect to Iran's national food-coupon system
Iran's Ministry of Cooperatives, Labour and Social Welfare has given smaller contracted retailers until the end of Azar 1405 (21 December 2026) to connect to the national food-coupon system, three months later than the deadline set for large stores. The stated aim is more regular settlement of stores' receivables and a reduction in the number of outlets refusing to accept food coupons.
Dec 23, 2026
Wednesdayin 108 days2 eventsBirth of Imam Ali: Tehran Stock Exchange closed
Official holiday on 2 Dey 1405; the Tehran Stock Exchange and financial markets are closed.
US GDP release (BEA) - December 2026
Official release date per the St. Louis Fed FRED release calendar. Actual figures are recorded once published.
Jan 6, 2027
Wednesdayin 122 days1 eventsJan 24, 2027
Sundayin 140 days1 eventsJan 31, 2027
Sundayin 147 days1 events
Feb 11, 2027
Thursdayin 158 days1 eventsFeb 28, 2027
Sundayin 175 days1 eventsMar 10, 2027
Wednesdayin 185 days1 eventsMar 11, 2027
Thursdayin 186 days1 eventsMar 20, 2027
Saturdayin 195 days2 eventsOil Nationalization Day: Tehran Stock Exchange closed
Official holiday on 29 Esfand 1405; the Tehran Stock Exchange and financial markets are closed.
Deadline for parallel enforcement of two editions of Iran building code Chapter 19
Iran's roads and urban development minister notified the interior minister that the fourth edition (1399) and fifth edition (1404) of Chapter 19 of the national building code may be enforced in parallel. Under the notification, reported on 3 August 2026, parallel enforcement runs from 10 January 2026 to 20 March 2027 (29 Esfand 1405), after which only the fifth edition governs design, supervision and construction. The notification states the deadline is final and cannot be extended.