Linux Mint 21.3Virginia
Linux Mint 21.3 was released on Jan 12, 2024 and is supported until Apr 30, 2027, about 7 months from now.
Linux Mint 21.3 support timeline
Jan 12, 2024Today
83% elapsedEnd of life
Apr 30, 2027
Linux Mint 21.3 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 Linux Mint 21.3?
Linux Mint 21.3 still receives updates, so there is no rush. Linux Mint 22 is newer and supported until Apr 30, 2029; upgrade when its changes matter to you, and plan to move before Apr 30, 2027.
Point releases (for example 22.1 to 22.2) are offered in Update Manager. Moving to a new major version uses the mintupgrade tool once the Linux Mint team announces the upgrade path.
Other Linux Mint versions
| Version | Released | End of life |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Mint 22.3 Zena | Jan 11, 2026 | Apr 30, 2029 |
| Linux Mint 22.2 Zara | Sep 4, 2025 | Apr 30, 2029 |
| Linux Mint 22.1 Xia | Jan 16, 2025 | Apr 30, 2029 |
| Linux Mint 22 Wilma | Jul 25, 2024 | Apr 30, 2029 |
| Linux Mint 21.3 Virginia | Jan 12, 2024 | Apr 30, 2027 |
| Linux Mint 21.2 Victoria | Jul 16, 2023 | Apr 30, 2027 |
| Linux Mint 21.1 Vera | Dec 20, 2022 | Apr 30, 2027 |
| Linux Mint 21 Vanessa | Jul 31, 2022 | Apr 30, 2027 |
| Linux Mint 20.3 Una | Jan 7, 2022 | Apr 30, 2025 |
Linux Mint 21.3: common questions
When does Linux Mint 21.3 reach end of life?
Linux Mint 21.3 reaches end of life on Apr 30, 2027, according to endoflife.date.
Is Linux Mint 21.3 still supported?
Yes. Linux Mint 21.3 is supported until Apr 30, 2027.
When was Linux Mint 21.3 released?
Linux Mint 21.3 was released on Jan 12, 2024.
What is the codename of Linux Mint 21.3?
Linux Mint 21.3 is codenamed “Virginia”.
Is Linux Mint 21.3 an LTS release?
Yes. Linux Mint 21.3 is a long-term support (LTS) release.
What should I upgrade Linux Mint 21.3 to?
Linux Mint 22 is the next LTS release that is still supported (until Apr 30, 2029). The newest release is Linux Mint 22.3.