openSUSE Leap 16.0
openSUSE Leap 16.0 was released on Oct 1, 2025 and is supported until Oct 31, 2027, about 13 months from now.
Supported
Support ends in390 daysOct 31, 2027
openSUSE Leap 16.0 support timeline
Released
Oct 1, 2025Today
49% elapsedEnd of life
Oct 31, 2027
Oct 1, 2025Today
49% elapsedEnd of life
Oct 31, 2027
openSUSE Leap 16.0 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 openSUSE Leap 16.0
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Check openSUSE Leap’s official documentation for the supported upgrade path before moving to a new major version, and back up your data first.
Other openSUSE Leap versions
| Version | Released | End of life |
|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Leap 16.0 | Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 31, 2027 |
| openSUSE Leap 15.6 | Jun 12, 2024 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| openSUSE Leap 15.5 | Jun 7, 2023 | Dec 31, 2024 |
| openSUSE Leap 15.4 | Jun 9, 2022 | Dec 7, 2023 |
| openSUSE Leap 15.3 | Jun 2, 2021 | Dec 31, 2022 |
openSUSE Leap 16.0: common questions
When does openSUSE Leap 16.0 reach end of life?
openSUSE Leap 16.0 reaches end of life on Oct 31, 2027, according to endoflife.date.
Is openSUSE Leap 16.0 still supported?
Yes. openSUSE Leap 16.0 is supported until Oct 31, 2027.
When was openSUSE Leap 16.0 released?
openSUSE Leap 16.0 was released on Oct 1, 2025.