Amazon Linux End of Life (EOL), End of Support (EOS), EOSL, EOSS, and EOSM Dates

Latest Release: 2023.11.20260406.2

15 Amazon Linux versions have reached End of Life (EOL) and End of Support (EOS), including Amazon Linux AMI 2018.03 (EOL date: Dec 31, 2023) — no longer receiving security updates or patches. Amazon Linux 2 reaches its End of Support date on Jun 30, 2026 — plan your upgrade path now. Amazon Linux 2023.11.20260406.2 is the current supported release, with support through Jun 30, 2029.

Currently Supported Amazon Linux Releases - Active EOS/EOSL Support (1)

Release Released Standard Support Security Support Latest LTS
2023 (3 years and 1 month ago) (in 1 year and 2 months) (in 3 years and 2 months) 2023.11.20260406.2 (4 days ago) -

Amazon Linux Releases Nearing End of Life - Support Ending Soon (1)

Important: The following Amazon Linux releases will reach End of Life (EOL) within 6 months. Plan your migration to a supported release to ensure continued security updates and support.
Release Released Standard Support Security Support Latest LTS
2 (7 years and 9 months ago) (in 2 months) (in 2 months) 2.0.20260406.1 (4 days ago) -

Amazon Linux End of Life (EOL) Releases - No Longer Supported (15)

Release Released Standard Support Security Support Latest LTS
AMI 2018.03 (7 years and 11 months ago) (5 years and 3 months ago) (2 years and 3 months ago) 2018.03.0.20231218.0 (4 days ago) -
AMI 2017.09 (8 years and 5 months ago) (5 years and 3 months ago) (2 years and 3 months ago) 2017.09.1.20180409 (8 years ago) -
AMI 2017.03 (9 years ago) (5 years and 3 months ago) (2 years and 3 months ago) 2017.03.1.20170812 (8 years and 5 months ago) -
AMI 2016.09 (9 years and 5 months ago) (5 years and 3 months ago) (2 years and 3 months ago) 2016.09.1.20161221 (8 years and 5 months ago) -
AMI 2016.03 (10 years ago) (5 years and 3 months ago) (2 years and 3 months ago) 2016.03 -
AMI 2015.09 (10 years and 6 months ago) (5 years and 3 months ago) (2 years and 3 months ago) 2015.09 -
AMI 2015.03 (11 years ago) (5 years and 3 months ago) (2 years and 3 months ago) 2015.03 -
AMI 2014.09 (11 years and 6 months ago) (5 years and 3 months ago) (2 years and 3 months ago) 2014.09 -
AMI 2014.03 (12 years ago) (5 years and 3 months ago) (2 years and 3 months ago) 2014.03 -
AMI 2013.09 (12 years and 6 months ago) (5 years and 3 months ago) (2 years and 3 months ago) 2013.09 -
AMI 2013.03 (13 years ago) (5 years and 3 months ago) (2 years and 3 months ago) 2013.03 -
AMI 2012.09 (13 years and 6 months ago) (5 years and 3 months ago) (2 years and 3 months ago) 2012.09 -
AMI 2012.03 (14 years ago) (5 years and 3 months ago) (2 years and 3 months ago) 2012.03 -
AMI 2011.09 (14 years and 6 months ago) (5 years and 3 months ago) (2 years and 3 months ago) 2011.09 -
AMI 2010.11 (15 years and 4 months ago) (5 years and 3 months ago) (2 years and 3 months ago) 2010.11 -

Amazon Linux End of Life & Support Summary

Which Amazon Linux Versions Are Currently Supported?

Amazon Linux currently has 1 supported release. Amazon Linux 2023.11.20260406.2 is the latest, with active support through Jun 30, 2029. Note that Amazon Linux 2 support ends on Jun 30, 2026 — plan your upgrade before then.

Amazon Linux Versions Nearing End of Life

1 Amazon Linux release is reaching End of Life (EOL) within 6 months. Amazon Linux 2 support ends on Jun 30, 2026. Upgrade to Amazon Linux 2023.11.20260406.2 to stay on a supported release.

Amazon Linux End of Life (EOL) Version History

15 Amazon Linux releases have reached End of Life (EOL) and End of Support (EOS) — no longer receiving updates or patches. Amazon Linux AMI 2018.03 reached EOL on Dec 31, 2023. Amazon Linux 2023.11.20260406.2 is the recommended upgrade for users still on End of Life versions.

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