# January 2026

This release note provides information relating to the January 2026 release of OS Open Names.

## Feature count

| Feature       | Count     |
| ------------- | --------- |
| OS Open Names | 3 041 482 |

## Known data issues

The January 2026 release was delayed by a week due to a service disruption; it was released on 03 February 2026.

Details of any data issues, service disruptions and planned maintenance for OS Open Names will be communicated on the [OS Open Names Data Issues, Service Disruptions and Planned Maintenance page](/os-downloads/products/addresses-and-names-portfolio/os-open-names/os-open-names-data-issues-service-disruptions-and-planned-maintenance.md); this page will provide details of the impacts of any data issues, plus updates on the expected timeframe for resolution.

## Next release

The next release of OS Open Names is scheduled for **April 2026**.


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