Observations

2026-01-31: 231,000

Updated: Feb 5, 2026 7:35 AM CST

Units:

Number,

Seasonally Adjusted

Frequency:

Weekly,

Ending Saturday

Notes

Title	Release Dates

Initial Claims	2009-05-28	2026-02-05

Source

U.S. Employment and Training Administration	2009-05-28	2026-02-05

Release

Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report	2009-05-28	2026-02-05

Units

Number	2009-05-28	2026-02-05

Frequency

Weekly, Ending Saturday	2009-05-28	2026-02-05

Seasonal Adjustment

Seasonally Adjusted	2009-05-28	2026-02-05

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	2026-02-05

Release Tables

Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report