diff --git a/go.mod b/go.mod
index 60cbd00..fe4c5f3 100644
--- a/go.mod
+++ b/go.mod
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ module github.com/vince-riv/aks-node-termination-handler
 
 go 1.25.0
 
-toolchain go1.25.6
+toolchain go1.26.1
 
 require (
 	github.com/go-telegram-bot-api/telegram-bot-api v4.6.4+incompatible