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Ubuntu 26.04 LTS "Resolute Raccoon"
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS "Resolute Raccoon" is the current long-term support release, out since 23 April 2026. It gets security updates until April 2031, or ten years with Ubuntu Pro, which makes it the version most people should install.
- Release type
- Long-term support (5 years, 10 with Ubuntu Pro)
- Released
- Apr 23, 2026
- Codename
- Resolute Raccoon
- Support
- Until April 2031 (10 years with Ubuntu Pro)
- Desktop needs
- 2 GHz dual-core CPU, 6 GB RAM, 25 GB disk
- Latest point release
- 26.04.1 (27 Aug 2026)
What's new in Ubuntu 26.04 LTS "Resolute Raccoon"
Five years of updates
As an LTS release it receives security updates and critical fixes for five years, until April 2031; Ubuntu Pro extends this to ten years.
Upgrade path from 24.04 LTS
Most Ubuntu users move from one LTS to the next every two years; 26.04 is the upgrade target for Ubuntu 24.04 LTS "Noble Numbat".
Higher desktop requirements
Canonical recommends a 2 GHz dual-core CPU, 6 GB of RAM and 25 GB of disk; lighter flavors like Xubuntu or Lubuntu run on 2 GB.
Release timeline
- 25.10 out 9 Oct 2025
- Released 23 Apr 2026
- 26.04.1 update 27 Aug 2026
- 26.10 out 15 Oct 2026
- Today 3 Nov 2026
- Support ends 29 May 2031
Release log
- Aug 27, 2026 official The first point release, 26.04.1, came out on 27 August 2026.
- Apr 23, 2026 official Ubuntu 26.04 LTS was released on 23 April 2026 (Ubuntu upgrade metadata and endoflife.date agree).
How to get Ubuntu 26.04 LTS "Resolute Raccoon"
Fresh install
Download the Ubuntu 26.04 LTS "Resolute Raccoon" ISO from Ubuntu's release server, write it to a USB stick (Ubuntu's Startup Disk Creator or balenaEtcher both work) and boot your computer from it.
Upgrading
Open Software Updater. When a new release is available for your system, it offers the upgrade.
Or run this in a terminal:
sudo do-release-upgradeUbuntu 26.04 LTS editions and flavors
All Ubuntu versions
| Version | Released | Gap | Support | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 27.04 Tenacious T-Rex | 22 Apr 2027 | Not out yet | ||
| Ubuntu 26.10 Stonking Stingray | Oct 15, 2026 | 5.7 mo | Until Jul 2027 | Download |
| Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Resolute Raccoon | Apr 23, 2026 | 6.4 mo | Until May 2031 | Download |
| Ubuntu 25.10 Questing Quokka | Oct 9, 2025 | 5.7 mo | Ended Jul 2026 | Files |
| Ubuntu 25.04 Plucky Puffin | Apr 17, 2025 | 6.2 mo | Ended Jan 2026 | Files |
| Ubuntu 24.10 Oracular Oriole | Oct 10, 2024 | 5.5 mo | Ended Jul 2025 | Files |
| Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Noble Numbat | Apr 25, 2024 | 6.4 mo | Until May 2029 | Download |
| Ubuntu 23.10 Mantic Minotaur | Oct 12, 2023 | 5.7 mo | Ended Jul 2024 | Files |
| Ubuntu 23.04 Lunar Lobster | Apr 20, 2023 | 6.0 mo | Ended Jan 2024 | Files |
| Ubuntu 22.10 Kinetic Kudu | Oct 20, 2022 | 6.0 mo | Ended Jul 2023 | Files |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Jammy Jellyfish | Apr 21, 2022 | 6.2 mo | Ended Sep 2024 | Download |
| Ubuntu 21.10 Impish Indri | Oct 14, 2021 | 5.7 mo | Ended Jul 2022 | Files |
Questions
When is the Ubuntu 26.04 LTS "Resolute Raccoon" release date?
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS "Resolute Raccoon" was released on Apr 23, 2026.
Where can I download Ubuntu 26.04 LTS "Resolute Raccoon"?
From Ubuntu's official site, releases.ubuntu.com. We only link to official downloads and never host files ourselves.
How long is Ubuntu 26.04 LTS "Resolute Raccoon" supported?
Supported until May 2031. Release type: Long-term support (5 years, 10 with Ubuntu Pro).
What's new in Ubuntu 26.04 LTS "Resolute Raccoon"?
Five years of updates, Upgrade path from 24.04 LTS, Higher desktop requirements. The highlights on this page explain each one.
How often does Ubuntu release?
Every 6 months (April and October). LTS every 2 years. Over its recent releases the average gap was about 6.0 months.
What is the difference between Ubuntu LTS and interim releases?
An LTS (long-term support) release comes every two years in April and gets five years of updates, up to ten with Ubuntu Pro. Interim releases come every April and October in between and are supported for nine months.
Which Ubuntu version should I install?
Most people should install the newest LTS release for stability. Choose the newest interim release if you want newer software and are happy to upgrade every six months.