Linux Mint 22.2Zara
Linux Mint 22.2 was released on Sep 4, 2025 and is supported until Apr 30, 2029, 2 years and 7 months from now.
Linux Mint 22.2 support timeline
Sep 4, 2025Today
30% elapsedEnd of life
Apr 30, 2029
Linux Mint 22.2 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 22.2?
Linux Mint 22.2 still receives updates, so there is no rush. Linux Mint 22.3 is newer and supported until Apr 30, 2029; upgrade when its changes matter to you, and plan to move before Apr 30, 2029.
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 22.2: common questions
When does Linux Mint 22.2 reach end of life?
Linux Mint 22.2 reaches end of life on Apr 30, 2029, according to endoflife.date.
Is Linux Mint 22.2 still supported?
Yes. Linux Mint 22.2 is supported until Apr 30, 2029.
When was Linux Mint 22.2 released?
Linux Mint 22.2 was released on Sep 4, 2025.
What is the codename of Linux Mint 22.2?
Linux Mint 22.2 is codenamed “Zara”.
Is Linux Mint 22.2 an LTS release?
Yes. Linux Mint 22.2 is a long-term support (LTS) release.
What should I upgrade Linux Mint 22.2 to?
Linux Mint 22.3 is the next LTS release that is still supported (until Apr 30, 2029).