Historical Year Data · 2026
Initial Jobless Claims in 2026
Initial Jobless Claims opened 2026 at 207,000 and closed at 197,000, a -4.83% move for the year. The high of 230,000 was reached on January 31, and the low of 188,000 on July 18.
Open
207,000
2026-01
Close
197,000
30 data points
High
230,000
Jan 31
Low
188,000
Jul 18
Full Year Change
-4.83%
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 | 197,000 | 217,000 | 188,000 | -9.22% |
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