diff --git a/release-notes/VERSION b/release-notes/VERSION
index 84f8548..f7f5ea6 100644
--- a/release-notes/VERSION
+++ b/release-notes/VERSION
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 Version: 1.9.12
 
 Release date:
-  xx-Dec-2012
+  12-Jan-2013
 
 Description:
   Another patch release for 1.9.