Salesforce release schedule at a glance
Salesforce ships three major releases every year: Spring, Summer, and Winter. Each one is previewed in sandboxes first, then rolled out to production orgs across several weekends. Your exact upgrade date depends on which instance your org lives on.
| Release | Sandbox Preview | Production Rollout | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer '26 | Completed | Rolled out | ✅ Live on all instances |
| Winter '27 | Around Aug 29, 2026 | Aug 29 · Oct 3 · Oct 10, 2026 | ⏳ Upcoming |
| Spring '27 | Expected Jan 2027 | Expected Feb 2027 | 🗓️ Planned |
Production rollout happens on major release weekends; the exact date for your org varies by instance. Confirm your instance's date on Salesforce Trust (status.salesforce.com).
How a Salesforce release rolls out
Each release moves through two phases. First, the sandbox preview window lets you test new features safely before they hit production. A few weeks later, the production rollout upgrades live orgs over a series of weekends based on instance. This is why two companies can get the same release on different days.
Track every feature in the release
We break down the 57 Summer '26 features by role and cloud, and cover Winter '27 as notes are published. Browse the full release notes, or jump to Summer '26. For daily ecosystem news, see the homepage feed.
Frequently asked questions
How many Salesforce releases are there per year?
Three: Spring, Summer, and Winter. Each brings hundreds of new features across Admin, Developer, Flow, Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and more.
When is the Salesforce Winter '27 release?
The sandbox preview begins around August 29, 2026, and the production rollout runs across the weekends of August 29, October 3, and October 10, 2026. Your specific date depends on your instance.
How do I find my org's exact upgrade date?
Check status.salesforce.com, search for your instance, and view its maintenance schedule. Salesforce also posts release dates in your org's notifications.
What is the difference between sandbox preview and production?
Sandbox preview lets you test the new release in a non-production environment before it goes live. Production rollout is when your real, live org is upgraded.