Service Now Patching Cycle Frequency

SambitRath · ‎05-20-2026

All,

Can anyone let us know what is the ServiceNow patching cycle frequency in general.

Thanks &Regards,

Tanushree Maiti · ‎05-20-2026

The general cycle targets up to three patches per quarter: one full functional patch (released in the first month) and two incremental security patches (released in the second and third months).

Refer: KB0551462 The Purpose of the Quarterly Patching Program and Its Quarterly Schedule

KB0696901 ServiceNow Patching Program FAQs

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Dr Atul G- LNG · ‎05-20-2026

https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0547244 @SambitRath

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Tanushree Maiti · ‎05-20-2026

Hi @SambitRath

The general cycle targets up to three patches per quarter: one full functional patch (released in the first month) and two incremental security patches (released in the second and third months).

Refer: KB0551462 The Purpose of the Quarterly Patching Program and Its Quarterly Schedule

KB0696901 ServiceNow Patching Program FAQs

Please Accept the solution if it assisted you with your question & Mark this response as Helpful.
Regards
Tanushree Maiti
ServiceNow Technical Architect
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanushreemaiti