Release Schedule Overview
The LibreOffice 24.8 release strategy outlines the various stages of development and the key dates for each version. This plan ensures a smooth transition from development to final release by detailing the Alpha, Beta, Release Candidate (RC), and final versions.
The schedule also includes the planned minor versions from 24.8.1 to 24.8.7. These updates focus on fixing significant bugs and improving localization (l10n), while the end of support date indicates when the 24.8 branch reaches its end of life.
Version 24.8.0
Version 24.8.0 is the first final release in the LibreOffice 24.8 series. Its development schedule starts with an Alpha build, continues with feature and interface freezes, and then moves through Beta and Release Candidate stages before the final release.
Each stage has a specific role in the release process:
- Alpha: an early development build used before the later testing phases.
- Feature Freeze: the point when new features are frozen for the release cycle.
- Beta: a testing stage that follows the first development milestones.
- Release Candidate (RC): a candidate build prepared before the final release.
- Code Freeze: the point when code changes are restricted before release.
- Alpha1: Week 19 (May 6-12, 2024)
- Feature Freeze: Week 23 (June 3-9, 2024)
- Beta1: Week 23 (June 3-9, 2024)
- Beta2 (optional): Week 25 (June 17-23, 2024)
- Freeze of English strings and UI: Week 27 (July 1-7, 2024)
- RC1: Week 27 (July 1-7, 2024)
- Code Freeze: Week 30 (July 22-28, 2024)
- RC2: Week 30 (July 22-28, 2024)
- RC3: Week 32 (August 5-11, 2024)
- Release 24.8.0: Week 34 (August 19-25, 2024)
LibreOffice 24.8 Release Timeline Summary
The following table summarizes the main planned final release dates for LibreOffice 24.8.0 and its minor versions. It keeps the same dates listed in the detailed schedule below.
| Version | Planned release week | Planned release date range |
|---|---|---|
| LibreOffice 24.8.0 | Week 34 | August 19-25, 2024 |
| LibreOffice 24.8.1 | Week 37 | September 9-15, 2024 |
| LibreOffice 24.8.2 | Week 41 | October 7-13, 2024 |
| LibreOffice 24.8.3 | Week 46 | November 11-17, 2024 |
| LibreOffice 24.8.4 | Week 51 | December 16-22, 2024 |
| LibreOffice 24.8.5 | Week 8 | February 17-23, 2025 |
| LibreOffice 24.8.6 | Week 13 | March 24-30, 2025 |
| LibreOffice 24.8.7 | Week 19 | May 5-11, 2025 |
Minor Versions (24.8.1 to 24.8.7)
Each minor version aims to fix significant bugs and improve localization (l10n). Key dates are as follows:
In this LibreOffice 24.8 release schedule, each minor version includes a Code Freeze, one or more Release Candidate stages, and a planned final release week. This makes it easier to follow the maintenance updates after the initial 24.8.0 release.
Version 24.8.1
- Code Freeze: Week 34 (August 19-25, 2024)
- RC1: Week 34 (August 19-25, 2024)
- RC2: Week 36 (September 2-8, 2024)
- Release 24.8.1: Week 37 (September 9-15, 2024)
Version 24.8.2
- Code Freeze: Week 38 (September 16-22, 2024)
- RC1: Week 38 (September 16-22, 2024)
- RC2: Week 40 (September 30 - October 6, 2024)
- Release 24.8.2: Week 41 (October 7-13, 2024)
Version 24.8.3
- Code Freeze: Week 43 (October 21-27, 2024)
- RC1: Week 43 (October 21-27, 2024)
- RC2: Week 45 (November 4-10, 2024)
- Release 24.8.3: Week 46 (November 11-17, 2024)
Version 24.8.4
- Code Freeze: Week 48 (November 25 - December 1, 2024)
- RC1: Week 48 (November 25 - December 1, 2024)
- RC2: Week 50 (December 9-15, 2024)
- Release 24.8.4: Week 51 (December 16-22, 2024)
Version 24.8.5
- Code Freeze: Week 5 (January 27 - February 2, 2025)
- RC1: Week 5 (January 27 - February 2, 2025)
- RC2: Week 7 (February 10-16, 2025)
- Release 24.8.5: Week 8 (February 17-23, 2025)
Version 24.8.6
- Code Freeze: Week 10 (March 3-9, 2025)
- RC1: Week 10 (March 3-9, 2025)
- RC2: Week 12 (March 17-23, 2025)
- Release 24.8.6: Week 13 (March 24-30, 2025)
Version 24.8.7
- Code Freeze: Week 16 (April 14-20, 2025)
- RC1: Week 16 (April 14-20, 2025)
- RC2: Week 18 (April 28 - May 4, 2025)
- Release 24.8.7: Week 19 (May 5-11, 2025)
End of Life
- End of support: June 12, 2025
The end of support date marks the planned end of life for the LibreOffice 24.8 series. Until that date, the schedule lists minor versions intended for significant bug fixes and localization improvements.
FAQ about the LibreOffice 24.8 Release Strategy
When is LibreOffice 24.8.0 planned for release?
LibreOffice 24.8.0 is scheduled for Week 34, from August 19-25, 2024.
What are the main development stages for LibreOffice 24.8.0?
The main stages listed for LibreOffice 24.8.0 are Alpha1, Feature Freeze, Beta1, optional Beta2, Freeze of English strings and UI, RC1, Code Freeze, RC2, RC3, and the final Release 24.8.0.
What is the purpose of the LibreOffice 24.8 minor versions?
The minor versions from 24.8.1 to 24.8.7 aim to fix significant bugs and improve localization (l10n).
When does LibreOffice 24.8 support end?
The end of support for LibreOffice 24.8 is June 12, 2025.
Where can I find the official LibreOffice 24.8 release plan?
For more details, visit the LibreOffice 24.8 release plan.
Conclusion
The LibreOffice 24.8 release strategy provides a clear timeline for Alpha, Beta, Release Candidate, final release, minor versions, and end of support. By following the listed dates, users can track the progress of LibreOffice 24.8 from the first development stages through the planned maintenance releases.
