NixOS 26.05Yarara
NixOS 26.05 was released on May 30, 2026 and is supported until Dec 31, 2026, about 3 months from now.
Ending within 6 months
Support ends in86 daysDec 31, 2026
NixOS 26.05 support timeline
Released
May 30, 2026Today
60% elapsedEnd of life
Dec 31, 2026
May 30, 2026Today
60% elapsedEnd of life
Dec 31, 2026
NixOS 26.05 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.
Upgrading to NixOS 26.05
NixOS 26.05 is the newest NixOS release we track, so it is the version to install or upgrade to.
Switch the nixos channel (or your flake’s nixpkgs input) to the new release, then run sudo nixos-rebuild switch --upgrade.
Other NixOS versions
| Version | Released | End of life |
|---|---|---|
| NixOS 26.05 Yarara | May 30, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 |
| NixOS 25.11 Xantusia | Nov 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| NixOS 25.05 Warbler | May 23, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| NixOS 24.11 Vicuña | Nov 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| NixOS 24.05 Uakari | May 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 |
NixOS 26.05: common questions
When does NixOS 26.05 reach end of life?
NixOS 26.05 reaches end of life on Dec 31, 2026, according to endoflife.date.
Is NixOS 26.05 still supported?
Yes. NixOS 26.05 is supported until Dec 31, 2026.
When was NixOS 26.05 released?
NixOS 26.05 was released on May 30, 2026.
What is the codename of NixOS 26.05?
NixOS 26.05 is codenamed “Yarara”.