RHEL 7
RHEL 7 was released on Jun 10, 2014 and reached end of life on Jun 30, 2024. Extended support continues until May 31, 2029.
RHEL 7 support timeline
Jun 10, 2014Ended
100% elapsedEnd of life
Jun 30, 2024
RHEL 7 release and support dates
| Milestone | Date | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Released | ||
| Latest point release (7.9) | ||
| Active support ends | Regular bug-fix and maintenance updates. | |
| End of life | Security updates stop. endoflife.date’s listed end of support. | |
| Extended support ends | Often paid or provided by a third party. |
Source: endoflife.date, fetched Oct 6, 2026. Status as of Oct 7, 2026. Support scope varies by project; confirm on the official site.
What to do now that RHEL 7 is end of life
Running an end-of-life release means new vulnerabilities in the kernel, browser libraries, and system packages stay unpatched. If you cannot upgrade yet, extended support runs until May 31, 2029, usually as a paid service. The next supported step is RHEL 8, supported until May 31, 2029.
Minor releases arrive through sudo dnf upgrade. Major version upgrades use Red Hat’s Leapp in-place upgrade tooling.
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RHEL 7: common questions
When does RHEL 7 reach end of life?
RHEL 7 reached end of life on Jun 30, 2024, according to endoflife.date. Extended support runs until May 31, 2029.
Is RHEL 7 still supported?
No. RHEL 7 has reached end of life; only extended support (often paid) continues until May 31, 2029. Upgrade to RHEL 8 to stay supported.
When was RHEL 7 released?
RHEL 7 was released on Jun 10, 2014.
What is the latest RHEL 7 point release?
The latest point release is 7.9, published Sep 29, 2020.
Is RHEL 7 an LTS release?
Yes. RHEL 7 is a long-term support (LTS) release.
What should I upgrade RHEL 7 to?
RHEL 8 is the next LTS release that is still supported (until May 31, 2029). The newest release is RHEL 10.