diff --git a/gitea.spec b/gitea.spec
index 8a9accf..614e298 100644
--- a/gitea.spec
+++ b/gitea.spec
@@ -1,7 +1,4 @@
 ExclusiveArch:  %{go_arches}
-%if 0%{?el8}
-%global debug_package %{nil}
-%endif
 %if 0%{?el9}
 %global debug_package %{nil}
 %endif
@@ -20,7 +17,7 @@ ExclusiveArch:  %{go_arches}
 
 Name:           gitea
 Version:        1.26.1
-Release:        1%{?dist}
+Release:        2%{?dist}
 Summary:        Gitea: Git with a cup of tea
 
 License:        MIT
@@ -101,6 +98,9 @@ fi
 
 
 %changelog
+* Tue Apr 28 2026 Jason Rothstein
+- Drop EL8
+
 * Sat Apr 25 2026 Jason Rothstein
 - version bump to 1.26.1