Maintenance Schedule Overview
Nintendo has released its official maintenance schedule for the week commencing August 30, 2026. This schedule outlines two distinct periods of network service disruption that will affect users of the Nintendo Switch console, the Nintendo Switch 2, and the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls system. Players should be aware of these windows to anticipate potential temporary interruptions to online functionalities.
Friends Features Maintenance
The first maintenance session targets network services related to friends features across both the Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Nintendo Switch. During these times, players may experience temporary limitations when attempting to access friend lists, send or accept friend requests, view online status, or participate in multiplayer activities that rely on these social functionalities. This maintenance is scheduled for August 31 and September 1.
- Pacific Time (PT): August 31, 6 PM – 6:30 PM PT; September 1, 6:30 PM – 10 PM PT
- Eastern Time (ET): August 31, 9 PM – 9:30 PM ET; September 1, 9:30 PM ET – September 2, 3 AM ET
- UK: September 1, 2 AM – 2:30 AM; September 2, 2:30 AM – 8 AM
- Europe: September 1, 3 AM – 3:30 AM; September 2, 3:30 AM – 9 AM
Parental Controls Maintenance
A separate session will impact the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls. Parents and guardians who rely on these features to manage gaming habits may be temporarily unable to access or modify settings, including adjusting play time limits, restricting access to games, or monitoring activity reports. This maintenance is scheduled for September 1 and September 2.
- Pacific Time (PT): September 1, 6:30 PM – 10 PM PT
- Eastern Time (ET): September 1, 9:30 PM ET – September 2, 3 AM ET
- UK: September 2, 2:30 AM – 8 AM
- Europe: September 2, 3:30 AM – 9 AM
Players are advised to plan their online activities accordingly, especially if they intend to engage in social gaming or manage Parental Control settings during these specific windows.