Observations

2026-05-02: 203,250

Updated: May 7, 2026 7:34 AM CDT

Units:

Number,

Seasonally Adjusted

Frequency:

Weekly,

Ending Saturday

Notes

Title	Release Dates

4-Week Moving Average of Initial Claims	2009-05-28	2026-05-07

Source

U.S. Employment and Training Administration	2009-05-28	2026-05-07

Release

Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report	2009-05-28	2026-05-07

Units

Number	2009-05-28	2026-05-07

Frequency

Weekly, Ending Saturday	2009-05-28	2026-05-07

Seasonal Adjustment

Seasonally Adjusted	2009-05-28	2026-05-07

Notes

An initial claim is a claim filed by an unemployed individual after a separation from an employer. The claim requests a determination of basic eligibility for the Unemployment Insurance program.	2009-05-28	2026-05-07

Release Tables

Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report