Drupal core release schedule

Key dates

A release window may be used to release a new Drupal version. However, there is no guarantee that all release windows will be used to release new Drupal versions. In rare cases, a security release may be published outside of the pre-set release windows. In those cases, a public service announcement will be published before the release.

Release windows

Windows are scheduled in advance for each release. A commit freeze on the affected branch is typically in place during the window.

• Release windows for security releases begin at 1200 America/New York (1600 or 1700 UTC depending on the season) and will usually be on the third Wednesday of the month. Not all core security windows will include a core security release. However, you should watch for one and be ready to update your Drupal sites in the event of a security release.

• Release windows for non-security releases are a full week starting on Monday UTC, usually coinciding with the first Wednesday of the month. Commits are made at committer discretion. The full commit freeze typically begins at 1200 UTC Tuesday but the window may be adjusted as needed.

• The release day is selected with consideration of the major Drupal events and major holidays for our user base.

Monthly

Bugfix release window for Drupal 11.3.x and 10.6.x moved to Wednesday, April 18.

Current development cycle

Drupal 12 will be released in 2026. The release of Drupal 12 and the beta deadline for Drupal 11.4 depend on when the beta requirements for Drupal 12 are completed. Contributions to these issues will help ensure a timely Drupal 12 release.

Scenario 1. Drupal 12 beta requirements completed by Friday, March 27, 2026.

Scenario 2. Drupal 12 beta requirements completed by Friday, May 15, 2026.

Scenario 3. Drupal 12 beta requirements completed by Friday, September 11, 2026.

Drupal 10 end of life

Drupal 10.6.0 is the last minor release of Drupal 10.

Drupal 10 will reach end of life on December 9, 2026, after Drupal 12 has been released. No new releases of Drupal 10 will be made after this date.

Drupal 7 end of life

Drupal 7 is now end of life. Supported ended on January 5, 2025.

Read the security advisory for more details: End of life announcement and changes to Drupal 7 support - PSA-2023-06-07.  Check out the Drupal 7 end of life resource center for migration and long term support options.

Past milestones