Benchmark publication calendar
Know exactly when
DCA benchmarks will
be published.
Check upcoming public-holiday exceptions, changed publication dates and year-end arrangements for DCA benchmark prices.
Current schedule · Version January 2026
Official schedule
Publication exceptions by benchmark group
DCA Market Intelligence's Public Holiday Schedule outlines all exceptions to the regular publication schedule, including any replacement publication dates.
Schedule year
2026-2027
DCA Dairy Benchmarks
Thursday 1 January 2026
New Year's Day
-
DCA Manure Benchmarks
Thursday 1 January 2026
New Year's Day
-
DCA Pigs and Piglets Benchmarks
Monday 6 April 2026
Easter Monday
Tuesday 7 April 2026
DCA Pigs and Piglets Benchmarks
Monday 27 April 2026
King's Day
Tuesday 28 April 2026
DCA Dairy Benchmarks
Thursday 14 May 2026
Ascension Day
Wednesday 13 May 2026
DCA Manure Benchmarks
Thursday 14 May 2026
Ascension Day
Wednesday 13 May 2026
DCA Pigs and Piglets Benchmarks
Monday 25 May 2026
Whit Monday
Tuesday May 2026
Showing 7 schedule exceptions
Year-end publication note
Dairy benchmark prices:
weeks 52, 53 and 1
52
The benchmark prices published on Thursday 24 December 2026 (week 52) will also remain valid for week 53.
53
This decision is driven by the Christmas period, year-end holidays, and vacation schedules.
1
The benchmark prices for week 1 of 2027 will be published on Thursday 7 January 2027.
