diff --git a/doc/releaseNotes.md b/doc/releaseNotes.md
index 10aa861..fdf621c 100644
--- a/doc/releaseNotes.md
+++ b/doc/releaseNotes.md
@@ -645,3 +645,6 @@ This file describes the main feature changes for each readout.exe released versi
 
 ## v2.26.2 - 18/10/2024
 - Fixed spurious fatal log message when stopping a readout process by system signal (when running outside of ECS control, e.g. CTP readout server).
+
+## v2.26.3 - 22/10/2024
+- Minor release for osx compatibility.
diff --git a/src/ReadoutVersion.h b/src/ReadoutVersion.h
index 5c2909b..cc2b0d4 100644
--- a/src/ReadoutVersion.h
+++ b/src/ReadoutVersion.h
@@ -9,5 +9,5 @@
 // granted to it by virtue of its status as an Intergovernmental Organization
 // or submit itself to any jurisdiction.
 
-#define READOUT_VERSION "2.26.2"
+#define READOUT_VERSION "2.26.3"