diff --git a/nem-docker/Dockerfile b/nem-docker/Dockerfile
index 3462ea66..b6aaba5f 100644
--- a/nem-docker/Dockerfile
+++ b/nem-docker/Dockerfile
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-FROM ubuntu:24.04
+FROM ubuntu:26.04
 MAINTAINER NEM Contributors
 
 # install dependencies (install tzdata first to prevent 'geographic area' prompt)