diff --git a/cuda_bindings/cuda/bindings/_version.py b/cuda_bindings/cuda/bindings/_version.py
index ce3d028a8c..33cad5a89b 100644
--- a/cuda_bindings/cuda/bindings/_version.py
+++ b/cuda_bindings/cuda/bindings/_version.py
@@ -6,4 +6,4 @@
 # this software and related documentation outside the terms of the EULA
 # is strictly prohibited.
 
-__version__ = "11.8.5.post1"
+__version__ = "11.8.6"