Linux Kernel End of Life (EOL) Dates and End of Support (EOS) Dates
30 Linux Kernel versions have reached End of Life (EOL) and End of Support (EOS), including Linux Kernel 7.1 (EOL date: Sep 02, 2026) — no longer receiving security updates or patches. Linux Kernel 5.10 (LTS) reaches its End of Support date on Dec 31, 2026 — plan your upgrade path now. Linux Kernel 7.2.9 is the current supported release — 5 versions in active support. Also see containerd end of support life for related end-of-life information.
Currently Supported Linux Kernel Releases - Active EOS/EOSL Support (5)
| Release | Released | Security Support | Latest | LTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.2 | (1 month and 3 weeks ago) | Active | 7.2.9 (5 days ago) | - |
| 6.18 (LTS) | (10 months ago) | (in 2 years and 2 months) | 6.18.55 (5 days ago) | LTS |
| 6.12 (LTS) | (1 year and 10 months ago) | (in 2 years and 2 months) | 6.12.112 (5 days ago) | LTS |
| 6.6 (LTS) | (2 years and 11 months ago) | (in 1 year and 2 months) | 6.6.158 (5 days ago) | LTS |
| 6.1 (LTS) | (3 years and 9 months ago) | (in 1 year and 2 months) | 6.1.189 (5 days ago) | LTS |
Linux Kernel Releases Nearing End of Life - Support Ending Soon (2)
Linux Kernel End of Life (EOL) Releases - No Longer Supported (30)
| Release | Released | Security Support | Latest | LTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.1 | (3 months ago) | (1 month and 6 days ago) | 7.1.13 (1 month and 6 days ago) | - |
| 7.0 | (5 months ago) | (3 months ago) | 7.0.14 (3 months ago) | - |
| 6.19 | (8 months ago) | (5 months ago) | 6.19.14 (5 months ago) | - |
| 6.17 | (1 year ago) | (9 months ago) | 6.17.13 (9 months ago) | - |
| 6.16 | (1 year and 2 months ago) | (11 months ago) | 6.16.12 (11 months ago) | - |
| 6.15 | (1 year and 4 months ago) | (1 year and 1 month ago) | 6.15.11 (1 year and 1 month ago) | - |
| 6.14 | (1 year and 6 months ago) | (1 year and 3 months ago) | 6.14.11 (1 year and 3 months ago) | - |
| 6.13 | (1 year and 8 months ago) | (1 year and 5 months ago) | 6.13.12 (1 year and 5 months ago) | - |
| 6.11 | (2 years ago) | (1 year and 10 months ago) | 6.11.11 (1 year and 10 months ago) | - |
| 6.10 | (2 years and 2 months ago) | (1 year and 11 months ago) | 6.10.14 (1 year and 11 months ago) | - |
| 6.9 | (2 years and 4 months ago) | (2 years and 2 months ago) | 6.9.12 (2 years and 2 months ago) | - |
| 6.8 | (2 years and 6 months ago) | (2 years and 4 months ago) | 6.8.12 (2 years and 4 months ago) | - |
| 6.7 | (2 years and 9 months ago) | (2 years and 6 months ago) | 6.7.12 (2 years and 6 months ago) | - |
| 6.5 | (3 years and 1 month ago) | (2 years and 10 months ago) | 6.5.13 (2 years and 10 months ago) | - |
| 6.4 | (3 years and 3 months ago) | (3 years ago) | 6.4.16 (3 years ago) | - |
| 6.3 | (3 years and 5 months ago) | (3 years and 2 months ago) | 6.3.13 (3 years and 2 months ago) | - |
| 6.2 | (3 years and 7 months ago) | (3 years and 4 months ago) | 6.2.16 (3 years and 4 months ago) | - |
| 6.0 | (4 years ago) | (3 years and 8 months ago) | 6.0.19 (3 years and 8 months ago) | - |
| 5.19 | (4 years and 2 months ago) | (3 years and 11 months ago) | 5.19.17 (3 years and 11 months ago) | - |
| 5.18 | (4 years and 4 months ago) | (4 years and 1 month ago) | 5.18.19 (4 years and 1 month ago) | - |
| 5.17 | (4 years and 6 months ago) | (4 years and 3 months ago) | 5.17.15 (4 years and 3 months ago) | - |
| 5.16 | (4 years and 8 months ago) | (4 years and 5 months ago) | 5.16.20 (4 years and 5 months ago) | - |
| 5.14 | (5 years and 1 month ago) | (4 years and 10 months ago) | 5.14.21 (4 years and 10 months ago) | - |
| 5.13 | (5 years and 3 months ago) | (5 years ago) | 5.13.19 (5 years ago) | - |
| 5.12 | (5 years and 5 months ago) | (5 years and 2 months ago) | 5.12.19 (5 years and 2 months ago) | - |
| 5.11 | (5 years and 7 months ago) | (5 years and 4 months ago) | 5.11.22 (5 years and 4 months ago) | - |
| 5.4 (LTS) | (6 years and 10 months ago) | (10 months ago) | 5.4.302 (10 months ago) | LTS |
| 4.19 (LTS) | (7 years and 11 months ago) | (1 year and 10 months ago) | 4.19.325 (1 year and 10 months ago) | LTS |
| 4.14 (LTS) | (8 years and 10 months ago) | (2 years and 8 months ago) | 4.14.336 (2 years and 8 months ago) | LTS |
| 4.9 (LTS) | (9 years and 9 months ago) | (3 years and 9 months ago) | 4.9.337 (3 years and 9 months ago) | LTS |
Linux Kernel End of Life & Support Summary
Which Linux Kernel Versions Are Currently Supported?
Linux Kernel currently has 5 supported releases. Linux Kernel 7.2.9 is the latest. Linux Kernel 6.18 (LTS) is also supported until Dec 31, 2028. Note that Linux Kernel 5.10 (LTS) support ends on Dec 31, 2026 — plan your upgrade before then. Also see OpenBao end of support life for related end-of-life information.
Linux Kernel Versions Nearing End of Life
2 Linux Kernel releases are reaching End of Life (EOL) within 6 months. Linux Kernel 5.10 (LTS) support ends on Dec 31, 2026. Linux Kernel 5.15 (LTS) follows on Dec 31, 2026. Upgrade to Linux Kernel 7.2.9 to stay on a supported release. Also see Valkey end of life for related end-of-life information.
Linux Kernel End of Life (EOL) Version History
30 Linux Kernel releases have reached End of Life (EOL) and End of Support (EOS) — no longer receiving updates or patches. Linux Kernel 7.1 reached EOL on Sep 02, 2026. Linux Kernel 7.2.9 is the recommended upgrade for users still on End of Life versions.