PHP 8.6
In development
8.6.0RC2
Released Sep 24, 2026
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Jul 2, 2026
✓ Alpha 1
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Jul 16, 2026
✓ Alpha 2
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Jul 30, 2026
✓ Alpha 3
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Aug 11, 2026
✓ RFC merge deadline
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Aug 13, 2026
✓ Beta 1 · soft feature freeze
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Aug 27, 2026
✓ Beta 2
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Sep 10, 2026
✓ Beta 3
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Sep 22, 2026
✓ Hard feature freeze
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Sep 24, 2026
✓ RC 1
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Oct 8, 2026
RC 2
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Oct 22, 2026
RC 3
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Nov 5, 2026
RC 4
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Nov 19, 2026
GA
Changelog & discussion →
PHP 8.6: every new feature, every deprecation, and how to upgrade →
PHP 8.5
Active support
8.5.11
Released Sep 24, 2026
- Next release (expected)
- Oct 22, 2026
- Active support until
- Dec 31, 2027
- Security fixes until
- Dec 31, 2029
Changelog & discussion →
PHP 8.4
Active support
8.4.26
Released Sep 24, 2026
- Next release (expected)
- Oct 22, 2026
- Active support until
- Dec 31, 2026
- Security fixes until
- Dec 31, 2028
Changelog & discussion →
PHP 8.3
Security fixes only
8.3.35
Released Sep 24, 2026
- Releases only for security or critical fixes
- Active support until
- Dec 31, 2025
- Security fixes until
- Dec 31, 2027
Changelog & discussion →
PHP 8.2
Security fixes only
8.2.34
Released Sep 24, 2026
- Releases only for security or critical fixes
- Active support until
- Dec 31, 2024
- Security fixes until
- Dec 31, 2026
Changelog & discussion →