Ubuntu 26.04 LTS release notes¶
23 April 2026
These release notes cover new features and changes in Ubuntu 26.04 LTS (Resolute Raccoon).
Warning
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS is currently in development, scheduled to be released in April 2026. See the release schedule.
Changes since your version of Ubuntu¶
The majority of Ubuntu users upgrade every two years, following LTS releases. Other users prefer the more frequent interim releases that come out every six months.
Find the news that are relevant to your system:
If you’re upgrading from Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat), read an overview of the major changes between the two LTS releases.
If you’re upgrading from Ubuntu 25.10 (Questing Quokka), read a detailed list of changes since the previous interim release.
Upgrading from older releases
If you’re currently using an older Ubuntu LTS or interim release, such as Ubuntu 22.04 LTS or 25.04, you must first upgrade to either Ubuntu 24.04 LTS or 25.10 before you can proceed to 26.04 LTS.
Support lifespan¶
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS is designated as a long-term support release. This means it will continue to receive security updates and critical bug fixes for five years. Ubuntu 26.04 LTS will be supported until April 2031.
With an Ubuntu Pro subscription, access to ESM (Expanded Security Maintenance) updates will be available for ten years.
See our Release policy and schedule.
Requirements and compatibility¶
Ubuntu Desktop 26.04 LTS requires a 2 GHz dual-core processor or better, a minimum of 6 GB RAM and 25 GB of free storage space for a comfortable experience.
Although it’s possible to install Ubuntu Desktop on systems with lower specifications, we recommend using an Ubuntu flavor instead in that case. For example, you can install Xubuntu or Lubuntu on systems with 2 GB RAM or more.
Requirements for Ubuntu Server 26.04 LTS scale with your specific use case, starting as low as 1.5 GB RAM and 4 GB of storage space.
For ISO-based installs, you will need a USB port or DVD drive for the installation media. Alternatively, Ubuntu Server is also available as pre-built images for cloud, virtualized, and bare-metal environments, which utilize their own deployment mechanisms.
While an internet connection is recommended for updates and additional software, it is not required for the initial installation.