diff --git a/docs/releases/1.8.9.txt b/docs/releases/1.8.9.txt
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--- a/docs/releases/1.8.9.txt
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@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 Django 1.8.9 release notes
 ==========================
 
-*Under development*
+*February 1, 2016*
 
 Django 1.8.9 fixes several bugs in 1.8.8.