Fall 2026 brings a lean Windows 11 26H2 via enablement update
Microsoft confirms Windows 11 26H2 will ship in fall 2026 as a lightweight enablement package for devices already on 24H2/25H2, delivering the same feature set with a very small install (often under 500KB) and a single reboot, with no new hardware requirements. It’s supported through October 2028 for Home/Pro/Pro EDU/Pro for Workstations and through October 2029 for Enterprise/Education/IoT Enterprise. Major changes will continue to arrive via monthly cumulative updates rather than yearly feature releases; 26H1 remains a separate silicon-based release with no exclusive features, and details on 27H2 aren’t confirmed yet.
