Historical Year Data · 2026
Initial Jobless Claims in 2026
Initial Jobless Claims opened 2026 at 207,000 and closed at 206,000, a -0.48% move for the year. The high of 230,000 was reached on January 31, and the low of 189,000 on July 18.
Open
207,000
2026-01
Close
206,000
36 data points
High
230,000
Jan 31
Low
189,000
Jul 18
Full Year Change
-0.48%
2025 Change
-1.46%
Monthly Breakdown
| Month | Open | Close | High | Low | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 207,000 | 230,000 | 230,000 | 201,000 | +11.11% |
| Feb | 230,000 | 214,000 | 230,000 | 208,000 | -6.96% |
| Mar | 213,000 | 203,000 | 213,000 | 203,000 | -4.69% |
| Apr | 218,000 | 190,000 | 218,000 | 190,000 | -12.84% |
| May | 199,000 | 225,000 | 225,000 | 199,000 | +13.07% |
| Jun | 230,000 | 217,000 | 230,000 | 216,000 | -5.65% |
| Jul | 217,000 | 198,000 | 217,000 | 189,000 | -8.76% |
| Aug | 200,000 | 207,000 | 212,000 | 200,000 | +3.50% |
| Sep | 206,000 | 206,000 | 206,000 | 206,000 | +0.00% |
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