diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 4f182cde6..cdae1bc42 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -31,6 +31,12 @@ We now have a chatroom on Gitter.im, join us at: <https://gitter.im/bookedschedu
 
 ## Release Notes
 
+#### 2.8.6
+
+Librebooking now has PHP8 support
+Many bugs, updates and even new features were added but the list is a bit long so for further details please check the commit history <https://github.com/LibreBooking/app/commits/develop>
+
+
 #### 2.8.5.5
 
 **This version is no longer developed by Twinkle Toes Software (<https://www.bookedscheduler.com>)**
diff --git a/SECURITY.md b/SECURITY.md
index 128c227d9..f08f6b372 100644
--- a/SECURITY.md
+++ b/SECURITY.md
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ Only the most current stable version will receive patches for security vulnerabi
 
 | Version | Supported          |
 | ------- | ------------------ |
-| 2.8.5.5   | :white_check_mark: |
+| 2.8.6   | :white_check_mark: |
 
 
 Please report (suspected) security vulnerabilities to **[librebooking@outlook.com](mailto:librebooking@outlook.com)**. I will try to answer as soon as possible (please allow for 2 -5 days).
diff --git a/build.xml b/build.xml
index c8ee690c6..61a1e2202 100644
--- a/build.xml
+++ b/build.xml
@@ -110,7 +110,9 @@
                 <!-- development libraries -->
                 <exclude name="composer*" />
                 <exclude name=".phive/**" />
-                <exclude name="vendor/**" />
+                <exclude name="vendor/bin/**" />
+                <exclude name="vendor/phpcompatibility/**" />
+                <exclude name="vendor/squizlabs/**" />
                 <!-- testing -->
                 <exclude name="*phpunit*" />
                 <exclude name="**/tests/**" />
diff --git a/lib/Config/Configuration.php b/lib/Config/Configuration.php
index afde33232..831cb1517 100644
--- a/lib/Config/Configuration.php
+++ b/lib/Config/Configuration.php
@@ -81,7 +81,7 @@ class Configuration implements IConfiguration
     public const DEFAULT_CONFIG_ID = 'librebooking';
     public const DEFAULT_CONFIG_FILE_PATH = 'config/config.php';
 
-    public const VERSION = '2.8.5.5';
+    public const VERSION = '2.8.6';
 
     protected function __construct()
     {