Debian 9Stretch
Debian 9 was released on Jun 17, 2017 and reached end of life on Jul 1, 2022. Extended support continues until Jun 30, 2027.
Debian 9 support timeline
Jun 17, 2017Ended
100% elapsedEnd of life
Jul 1, 2022
Debian 9 release and support dates
| Milestone | Date | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Released | ||
| Latest point release (9.13) | ||
| Active support ends | Regular bug-fix and maintenance updates. | |
| End of life | Security updates stop. endoflife.date’s listed end of support. | |
| Extended support ends | Often paid or provided by a third party. |
Source: endoflife.date, fetched Oct 6, 2026. Status as of Oct 7, 2026. Support scope varies by project; confirm on the official site.
What to do now that Debian 9 is end of life
Running an end-of-life release means new vulnerabilities in the kernel, browser libraries, and system packages stay unpatched. If you cannot upgrade yet, extended support runs until Jun 30, 2027, usually as a paid service. The next supported step is Debian 12, supported until Jun 30, 2028.
Upgrade one release at a time: point your APT sources to the next codename, then run sudo apt upgrade --without-new-pkgs and sudo apt full-upgrade. Read the release notes before starting.
Other Debian versions
| Version | Released | End of life |
|---|---|---|
| Debian 13 Trixie | Aug 9, 2025 | Jun 30, 2030 |
| Debian 12 Bookworm | Jun 10, 2023 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| Debian 11 Bullseye | Aug 14, 2021 | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Debian 10 Buster | Jul 6, 2019 | Jun 30, 2024 |
| Debian 9 Stretch | Jun 17, 2017 | Jul 1, 2022 |
| Debian 8 Jessie | Apr 25, 2015 | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Debian 7 Wheezy | May 4, 2013 | May 31, 2018 |
| Debian 6 Squeeze | Feb 6, 2011 | Feb 29, 2016 |
Debian 9: common questions
When does Debian 9 reach end of life?
Debian 9 reached end of life on Jul 1, 2022, according to endoflife.date. Extended support runs until Jun 30, 2027.
Is Debian 9 still supported?
No. Debian 9 has reached end of life; only extended support (often paid) continues until Jun 30, 2027. Upgrade to Debian 12 to stay supported.
When was Debian 9 released?
Debian 9 was released on Jun 17, 2017.
What is the latest Debian 9 point release?
The latest point release is 9.13, published Jul 18, 2020.
What is the codename of Debian 9?
Debian 9 is codenamed “Stretch”.
What should I upgrade Debian 9 to?
Debian 12 is the next release that is still supported (until Jun 30, 2028). The newest release is Debian 13.