diff --git a/RELEASE b/RELEASE
index c813fe116c..3c43790f5d 100644
--- a/RELEASE
+++ b/RELEASE
@@ -1 +1 @@
-1.2.5
+1.2.6
diff --git a/VERSION b/VERSION
index c813fe116c..3c43790f5d 100644
--- a/VERSION
+++ b/VERSION
@@ -1 +1 @@
-1.2.5
+1.2.6
diff --git a/doc/Doxyfile b/doc/Doxyfile
index 0736a3d351..e803996a0e 100644
--- a/doc/Doxyfile
+++ b/doc/Doxyfile
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ PROJECT_NAME           = FFmpeg
 # This could be handy for archiving the generated documentation or
 # if some version control system is used.
 
-PROJECT_NUMBER         = 1.2.5
+PROJECT_NUMBER         = 1.2.6
 
 # With the PROJECT_LOGO tag one can specify an logo or icon that is included
 # in the documentation. The maximum height of the logo should not exceed 55