diff --git a/lib/_http_server.js b/lib/_http_server.js
index 934a21eee56..44ebaa61cc2 100644
--- a/lib/_http_server.js
+++ b/lib/_http_server.js
@@ -56,6 +56,7 @@ var STATUS_CODES = exports.STATUS_CODES = {
   304 : 'Not Modified',
   305 : 'Use Proxy',
   307 : 'Temporary Redirect',
+  308 : 'Permanent Redirect',         // RFC 7238
   400 : 'Bad Request',
   401 : 'Unauthorized',
   402 : 'Payment Required',