Historical Year Data · 2026
Initial Jobless Claims in 2026
Initial Jobless Claims opened 2026 at 207,000 and closed at 219,000, a +5.80% move for the year. The high of 230,000 was reached on January 31, and the low of 201,000 on January 10.
Open
207,000
2026-01
Close
219,000
14 data points
High
230,000
Jan 31
Low
201,000
Jan 10
Full Year Change
+5.80%
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 | 219,000 | 219,000 | 219,000 | 219,000 | +0.00% |
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