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Salesforce Spring '25 Release Dates
Posted on December 6, 2024 (Last modified on December 10, 2024) • 3 min read • 428 wordsWhat to Watch For, When, and How to Prepare
Spring is almost here for Salesforce users, and the Spring ’25 release is buzzing with potential to enhance the way we work, automate, and engage. Whether you’re a Salesforce admin, developer, or end-user, staying ahead of the release ensures a smooth transition and lets you start planning how to leverage the new features.
Here’s everything you need to know to stay prepared.
Release Dates to Remember
The Salesforce Spring ’25 release will roll out across three major upgrade weekends. Depending on your instance, your production environment will be upgraded on:
- January 11, 2025
- February 8, 2025
- February 14, 2025
To confirm your instance’s exact upgrade date, visit Salesforce Trust and search your instance under “Maintenance.” Need to locate your instance? Check the Company Information section in Salesforce Setup for a quick answer.
Sandbox Preview and Pre-Release Orgs
Sandbox Preview Upgrade
Your sandbox is your best friend during release season—it’s where you’ll test the impact of changes in a controlled environment. Most sandboxes will upgrade to Spring ’25 on January 4, 2025, giving you time to test your processes and explore new features.
Pre-Release Orgs
Want an early peek at the Spring ’25 features? Salesforce will soon open up access to pre-release orgs, letting you explore the release in a clean environment. While these don’t reflect your specific setup, they’re invaluable for getting hands-on with the latest updates.
What’s Coming: Placeholder for Features
While the full release notes are still under wraps, we’re eagerly awaiting the official announcement to dive into the details. Here’s how we plan to break down the Spring ’25 features once they’re revealed:
- Feature Name: What it is and why it matters.
- Who It Affects: Admins, developers, end-users, etc.
- Who It Benefits: Specific industries, departments, or job roles.
- Excitement Rating: On a scale from 1 to 5, how thrilled we are about this feature.
- Salesforce Product: The suite or cloud the feature belongs to.
- How to Prepare: Steps to integrate or optimize the feature in your workflow.
Stay tuned—we’ll update this blog as soon as the release notes drop.
Stay Ahead of the Release
To prepare for the Spring ’25 release:
- Bookmark Important Dates: Know when your production org and sandbox will upgrade.
- Test Early: Use the sandbox preview and pre-release orgs to troubleshoot and adapt to new changes.
- Explore Release Notes: Check back here or follow Salesforce’s updates to ensure you’re informed.
We’ll be back with more details, including our feature ratings and insights. Until then:
Keep working hard, smart, and happy. We’ll see you in the cloud!