Istio End of Life (EOL) Dates and End of Support (EOS) Dates
21 Istio versions have reached End of Life (EOL) and End of Support (EOS), including Istio 1.27 (EOL date: Apr 07, 2026) — no longer receiving security updates or patches. Istio 1.28 reaches its End of Support date on May 31, 2026 — plan your upgrade path now. Istio 1.30.0 is the current supported release, with support through Nov 30, 2026. Also see Artifactory EOSL dates for related end-of-life information.
Currently Supported Istio Releases - Active EOS/EOSL Support (1)
| Release | Supported Kubernetes Versions | Released | Security Support | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.30 | 1.32 - 1.36 | (6 days ago) | (in 6 months) | 1.30.0 (6 days ago) |
Istio Releases Nearing End of Life - Support Ending Soon (2)
Istio End of Life (EOL) Releases - No Longer Supported (21)
| Release | Supported Kubernetes Versions | Released | Security Support | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.27 | 1.29 - 1.33 | (9 months ago) | (1 month and 2 weeks ago) | 1.27.9 (1 month and 2 weeks ago) |
| 1.26 | 1.29 - 1.33 | (1 year ago) | (5 months ago) | 1.26.8 (5 months ago) |
| 1.25 | 1.29 - 1.32 | (1 year and 2 months ago) | (7 months ago) | 1.25.5 (8 months ago) |
| 1.24 | 1.28 - 1.31 | (1 year and 6 months ago) | (11 months ago) | 1.24.6 (1 year ago) |
| 1.23 | 1.27 - 1.30 | (1 year and 9 months ago) | (1 year and 1 month ago) | 1.23.6 (1 year and 1 month ago) |
| 1.22 | 1.27 - 1.30 | (2 years ago) | (1 year and 4 months ago) | 1.22.8 (1 year and 4 months ago) |
| 1.21 | 1.26 - 1.29 | (2 years and 2 months ago) | (1 year and 7 months ago) | 1.21.6 (1 year and 8 months ago) |
| 1.20 | 1.25 - 1.29 | (2 years and 6 months ago) | (1 year and 10 months ago) | 1.20.8 (1 year and 10 months ago) |
| 1.19 | 1.25 - 1.28 | (2 years and 8 months ago) | (2 years and 1 month ago) | 1.19.10 (2 years and 1 month ago) |
| 1.18 | 1.24 - 1.27 | (2 years and 11 months ago) | (2 years and 4 months ago) | 1.18.7 (2 years and 4 months ago) |
| 1.17 | 1.23 - 1.26 | (3 years and 3 months ago) | (2 years and 6 months ago) | 1.17.8 (2 years and 7 months ago) |
| 1.16 | 1.22 - 1.25 | (3 years and 6 months ago) | (2 years and 9 months ago) | 1.16.7 (2 years and 9 months ago) |
| 1.15 | 1.22 - 1.25 | (3 years and 8 months ago) | (3 years and 1 month ago) | 1.15.7 (3 years and 1 month ago) |
| 1.14 | 1.21 - 1.24 | (3 years and 11 months ago) | (3 years and 4 months ago) | 1.14.6 (3 years and 5 months ago) |
| 1.13 | 1.20 - 1.23 | (4 years and 3 months ago) | (3 years and 7 months ago) | 1.13.9 (3 years and 7 months ago) |
| 1.12 | 1.19 - 1.22 | (4 years and 6 months ago) | (3 years and 10 months ago) | 1.12.9 (3 years and 10 months ago) |
| 1.11 | 1.18 - 1.22 | (4 years and 9 months ago) | (4 years and 1 month ago) | 1.11.8 (4 years and 2 months ago) |
| 1.10 | 1.18 - 1.21 | (5 years ago) | (4 years and 4 months ago) | 1.10.6 (4 years and 5 months ago) |
| 1.9 | 1.17 - 1.20 | (5 years and 3 months ago) | (4 years and 7 months ago) | 1.9.9 (4 years and 7 months ago) |
| 1.8 | 1.16 - 1.19 | (5 years and 6 months ago) | (5 years ago) | 1.8.6 (5 years ago) |
| 1.7 | 1.16 - 1.18 | (5 years and 9 months ago) | (5 years and 2 months ago) | 1.7.8 (5 years and 2 months ago) |
Istio End of Life & Support Summary
Which Istio Versions Are Currently Supported?
Istio currently has 1 supported release. Istio 1.30.0 is the latest, with active support through Nov 30, 2026. Note that Istio 1.28 support ends on May 31, 2026 — plan your upgrade before then. Also see Red Hat OpenShift end of support life for related end-of-life information.
Istio Versions Nearing End of Life
2 Istio releases are reaching End of Life (EOL) within 6 months. Istio 1.28 support ends on May 31, 2026. Istio 1.29 follows on Aug 31, 2026. Upgrade to Istio 1.30.0 to stay on a supported release. Also see Rancher end of life dates for related end-of-life information.
Istio End of Life (EOL) Version History
21 Istio releases have reached End of Life (EOL) and End of Support (EOS) — no longer receiving updates or patches. Istio 1.27 reached EOL on Apr 07, 2026. Istio 1.30.0 is the recommended upgrade for users still on End of Life versions.