LibreOffice 26.8 will be officially released on August 26, 2026 (Wednesday) at 11:00 AM UTC, marking the latest major version of the LibreOffice office suite. This announcement was made by the Document Foundation.
Release Details
According to official information, the related press kit will be sent out on August 24, 2026, and will be subject to confidentiality restrictions until the release time. The kit will include:
- Background information on the major new features, along with screenshots
- Development statistics and charts covering the 26.8 release cycle
- A document explaining why LibreOffice is the preferred office suite for users and organizations looking to take control of productivity tools and documents, protect privacy, and achieve digital sovereignty
Media Access and Contact Information
Italo Vignoli will provide interviews and background briefings regarding the new version, open document formats, and the impact of document format choices on digital sovereignty, and requests interested media to specify their preferred format when responding.
To obtain the press kit, please reply by August 21, 2026 (Friday) confirming that you will adhere to the confidentiality restrictions, and to be added to the distribution list. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Italo Vignoli.
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