Which iPads support iPadOS 26?
Find the exact iPad generations compatible with iPadOS 26, the previous major release, and compare them with current iPadOS 27 support.
iPadOS 27 is now the current major release, released on September 14, 2026. iPadOS 26 remains available for older compatible iPads, including iPad (8th generation and later), iPad mini (5th generation and later), iPad Air (3rd generation and later), every 11-inch iPad Pro, and 12.9-inch iPad Pro (3rd generation and later). Check Apple's current iPadOS 27 compatibility page for devices eligible for the latest release.
Checked 2026-09-17. Confirm the exact release notes before upgrading.iPadOS 26 compatibility
| Requirement | Version or model | Result |
|---|---|---|
| iPad | 8th generation or later | Supported |
| iPad mini | 5th generation or later | Supported |
| iPad Air | 3rd generation or later | Supported |
| iPad Pro 11-inch | All generations | Supported |
| iPad Pro 12.9-inch | 3rd generation or later | Supported |
| iPad (5th generation) | iPadOS 16 | Not supported by iPadOS 26 |
Official sources
Checked 2026-09-17. Requirements can change with new releases.
Common questions
Does iPad Air (4th generation) support iPadOS 26?
Yes. Apple's iPadOS 26 list includes iPad Air (3rd generation) and later, and the iPad Air (4th generation) is also on Apple's iPadOS 27 list.
Does iPad mini (5th generation) support iPadOS 26?
Yes. It supports iPadOS 26, but it is not on Apple's iPadOS 27 compatibility list.
Is iPadOS 27 the current stable release?
Yes. Apple released iPadOS 27 on September 14, 2026, making it the current major iPad operating system.
Does iPad Air with the M2 chip support iPadOS 27?
Yes. Apple's iPadOS 27 compatibility list includes iPad Air (4th generation and later) and iPad Air models with M2 and later chips.