diff --git a/srcpkgs/nix/template b/srcpkgs/nix/template
index 02449b4ae8..c4f1d164e7 100644
--- a/srcpkgs/nix/template
+++ b/srcpkgs/nix/template
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 # Template file for 'nix'
 pkgname=nix
 version=1.8
-revision=7
+revision=8
 build_style=gnu-configure
 # Use /nix/var as suggested by the official Manual.
 configure_args="--localstatedir=/nix/var"