PHP 8.6 release tracking

[petecooper]

Release Info

https://wiki.php.net/todo/php86
https://php.watch/versions/8.6/releases/

Migration notes

https://www.php.net/manual/en/migration86.php

Headlines

https://php.watch/versions/8.6

Other

https://endoflife.date/php

Timeline

At the time of writing, PHP 8.6 GA is expected November 19 2025. The first alpha is expected July 02 2026.

• PHP 8.5 tracking issue: PHP 8.5 release tracking #1980
• PHP 8.4 tracking issue: PHP 8.4 release tracking #1910
• PHP 8.3 tracking issue: PHP 8.3 release tracking #1872
• PHP 8.2 tracking issue: PHP 8.2 release tracking #1802
• PHP 8.1 tracking issue: PHP 8.1 release tracking #1696

I will equip the demo server from alpha 1 onwards.