WordPress 7.2 is scheduled for release on December 8, 2026! Below is the proposed calendar with expected start times for each release party, and the release squad contributors involved in release parties for the upcoming 7.2 milestone.

This release party schedule will stay in effect during the Release Candidate One of the final stages in the version release cycle, this version signals the potential to be a final release to the public. Also see alpha (beta). phase and the final release of WordPress 7.2. This enables contributors to attend and assist with release testing during the final weeks of the release cycle.

As always, there may be last-minute adjustments. The release squad will do its best to communicate any changes promptly by publishing a post on the change, and updating this post as the canonical reference.

Join us for the 7.2 release parties in the #core channel on the Making WordPress Slack!

• All parties happen in the #core channel on Slack.
• Everyone is welcome! First-timers, veteran contributors, and all those curious about the process are invited.

Here are detailed instructions on how to contribute to a release party.

Thank you to every contributor and community member that helps make 7.2 a success. See you at the parties!

Props to @jeffpaul, @audrasjb, @amykamala, @mamaduka, and @peterwilsoncc for peer review.

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