diff --git a/backend/src/hatchling/__about__.py b/backend/src/hatchling/__about__.py
index 8dd30266a..22db8a6f9 100644
--- a/backend/src/hatchling/__about__.py
+++ b/backend/src/hatchling/__about__.py
@@ -1 +1 @@
-__version__ = '1.26.2'
+__version__ = '1.26.3'
diff --git a/docs/history/hatchling.md b/docs/history/hatchling.md
index d150044c4..945c6ddbf 100644
--- a/docs/history/hatchling.md
+++ b/docs/history/hatchling.md
@@ -8,6 +8,8 @@ The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/),
 
 ## Unreleased
 
+## [1.26.3](https://github.com/pypa/hatch/releases/tag/hatchling-v1.26.3) - 2024-11-12 ## {: #hatchling-v1.26.3 }
+
 ***Fixed:***
 
 - Support an old import path that is still used by some consumers like Hatch