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 (May 2026) | Rolled out | ✅ Live on all instances |
| Winter '27 | Live since Aug 29, 2026 | Sep 5 · Oct 3 · Oct 10, 2026 | 🚀 Rolling out now |
| Spring '27 | Jan 9, 2027 | Jan 16 · Feb 6 · Feb 20, 2027 | 🗓️ Scheduled on Trust |
| Summer '27 | Expected early May 2027 | Expected mid May · early Jun · mid Jun 2027 | 🗓️ Planned |
Production rollout happens on major release weekends; the exact date for your org varies by instance. Look up your instance's exact release version and upgrade weekend with the instance lookup (live from Salesforce Trust). Deadlines that come with the release: release update enforcement dates, retirements and certification maintenance.
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 are already covering Winter '27 (71 features so far) as notes are published. Browse the full release notes, or jump to Summer '26. For daily ecosystem news, see the homepage feed.
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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?
Release notes were published on August 19, 2026, the sandbox preview opened on August 29, 2026, and the production rollout runs across the weekends of September 5, October 3, and October 10, 2026 (most instances upgrade on October 3 or October 10). Your specific date depends on your instance.
When is the Salesforce Spring '27 release date?
The Salesforce Trust maintenance calendar already lists Spring '27 Major Release windows per instance: sandbox preview around January 9, 2027 and production weekends on January 16, February 6 and February 20, 2027 (most instances upgrade on February 6 or February 20). Check your own instance with the instance lookup; this page is updated if Salesforce changes the schedule.
When is the Salesforce Summer '27 release date?
Summer '27 dates are not official yet. Following the normal schedule, expect the sandbox preview in early May 2027 and production weekends in mid May, early June, and mid June 2027. Check back here or install the free Chrome extension to see the current status at a glance.
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.