GitHub Actions makes Ubuntu 26.04 runners generally available

GitHub made Ubuntu 26.04 runner images generally available for x64 and arm64 workflows.

By twenty8digital · AI-assisted briefingPublished 29 Sept 2026

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Announcement: 17 Sept 2026
Coverage: Global
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What should you keep in mind?

The ubuntu-latest label will migrate from Ubuntu 24.04 gradually between October 19 and November 19. Changed or removed software can break builds that depend on preinstalled tools. Teams can test with the explicit Ubuntu 26.04 labels or pin Ubuntu 24.04 while preparing.

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GitHub Actions makes Ubuntu 26.04 runners generally available

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