Update on 2016 Firefox Release Schedule

Four years ago Mozilla moved to a fixed-schedule release model, otherwise
known as the Train Model
<https://blog.mozilla.org/channels/2011/07/18/every-six-weeks/>, in which
we released Firefox every six weeks to get features and updates to users
faster and move at the speed of the Web. We studied the process carefully
and learned a lot. We have also identified additional areas for improvement
and it’s time we iterate again.

We are moving to a variably scheduled six-to-eight week release cycle for
Firefox. With this new release cycle, we will deliver the same number of
releases per year but gain a few significant benefits over the previous six
week fixed model.

For example, we will now be able to adjust release dates to respond to
emerging user and market needs and provide at least six working weeks for
every release. We also want to help support the well-being and
connectedness of our global Mozilla community by specifically allowing time
for holidays.

You’ll find the 2016 Firefox release schedule listed below and in the
following Wiki <https://wiki.mozilla.org/RapidRelease/Calendar>.


This note has also been posted to the Future of Firefox blog
<https://blog.mozilla.org/futurereleases/2016/02/04/update-on-2016-firefox-release-schedule>
.


2016 Firefox Release Schedule

2016-01-26 - Firefox 44

2016-03-08 - Firefox 45, ESR 45 (6 weeks cycle)

2016-04-19 - Firefox 46 (6 weeks cycle)

2016-06-07 - Firefox 47 (7 weeks cycle)

2016-08-02 - Firefox 48 (8 weeks cycle)

2016-09-13 - Firefox 49 (6 weeks cycle)

2016-11-08 - Firefox 50 (8 weeks cycle)

2016-12-13 - Firefox 50.0.1 (5 week cycle, release for critical fixes as
needed)

2017-01-24 - Firefox 51 (6 weeks from prior release)

Note: Firefox ESR will continue to ship point releases on the same day that
Firefox ships.


Lawrence
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