Fedora 43
Fedora 43 was released on Oct 28, 2025 and is supported until Dec 9, 2026, about 2 months from now.
Fedora 43 support timeline
Oct 28, 2025Today
84% elapsedEnd of life
Dec 9, 2026
Fedora 43 release and support dates
| Milestone | Date | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Released | ||
| End of life | Security updates stop. endoflife.date’s listed end of support. |
Source: endoflife.date, fetched Oct 6, 2026. Status as of Oct 7, 2026. Support scope varies by project; confirm on the official site.
Should you upgrade from Fedora 43?
Fedora 43 still receives updates, so there is no rush. Fedora 44 is newer and supported until Jun 2, 2027; upgrade when its changes matter to you, and plan to move before Dec 9, 2026.
Use GNOME Software, or run sudo dnf system-upgrade download --releasever=<version> followed by sudo dnf system-upgrade reboot. Fedora supports upgrading up to two releases ahead at a time.
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Fedora 43: common questions
When does Fedora 43 reach end of life?
Fedora 43 reaches end of life on Dec 9, 2026, according to endoflife.date.
Is Fedora 43 still supported?
Yes. Fedora 43 is supported until Dec 9, 2026.
When was Fedora 43 released?
Fedora 43 was released on Oct 28, 2025.
What should I upgrade Fedora 43 to?
Fedora 44 is the next release that is still supported (until Jun 2, 2027).