diff --git a/config/version.cmake b/config/version.cmake
index 35cfc236..7c6153b4 100644
--- a/config/version.cmake
+++ b/config/version.cmake
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ set(PROJECT_IDENTIFIER ${TOP_PROJECT_UPPER})
 # The version number.
 set (ViewTouch_VERSION_MAJOR 25)
 set (ViewTouch_VERSION_MINOR 03)
-set (ViewTouch_VERSION_PATCH  0)
+set (ViewTouch_VERSION_PATCH  1)
 
 # generate short version string <MAJOR>.<MINOR>.<PATCH>
 gen_version_string(
diff --git a/docs/changelog.md b/docs/changelog.md
index 693734d8..51faef8f 100644
--- a/docs/changelog.md
+++ b/docs/changelog.md
@@ -6,6 +6,10 @@ The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/)
 
 ## [Unreleased]
 
+## [v25.03.1] - 2025-12-26
+### Changed
+- Version bump from 25.03.0 to 25.03.1
+
 ### Changed
 - **Editor Settings Button Split and Password Function Removal (2025-12-XX)**
   - **Split Editor Settings**: Separated "Editor Settings" functionality into two distinct buttons for better organization