Ubuntu 20.04 LTSFocal Fossa
Ubuntu 20.04 LTS was released on Apr 23, 2020 and reached end of life on May 31, 2025. Extended support continues until Apr 23, 2030.
Ubuntu 20.04 LTS support timeline
Apr 23, 2020Ended
100% elapsedEnd of life
May 31, 2025
Ubuntu 20.04 LTS release and support dates
| Milestone | Date | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Released | ||
| Latest point release (20.04.6) | ||
| 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 Ubuntu 20.04 LTS 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 Apr 23, 2030, usually as a paid service. The next supported step is Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, supported until Jun 1, 2027.
Use Software Updater, or run sudo do-release-upgrade. LTS releases are offered the next LTS once its first point release (.1) is out; interim releases upgrade one release at a time.
Other Ubuntu versions
| Version | Released | End of life |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Jammy Jellyfish | Apr 21, 2022 | Jun 1, 2027 |
| Ubuntu 21.10 Impish Indri | Oct 14, 2021 | Jul 14, 2022 |
| Ubuntu 21.04 Hirsute Hippo | Apr 22, 2021 | Jan 20, 2022 |
| Ubuntu 20.10 Groovy Gorilla | Oct 22, 2020 | Jul 22, 2021 |
| Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Focal Fossa | Apr 23, 2020 | May 31, 2025 |
| Ubuntu 19.10 Eoan Ermine | Oct 17, 2019 | Jul 6, 2020 |
| Ubuntu 19.04 Disco Dingo | Apr 18, 2019 | Jan 23, 2020 |
| Ubuntu 18.10 Cosmic Cuttlefish | Oct 18, 2018 | Jul 18, 2019 |
| Ubuntu 18.04 LTS Bionic Beaver | Apr 26, 2018 | May 31, 2023 |
Ubuntu 20.04 LTS: common questions
When does Ubuntu 20.04 LTS reach end of life?
Ubuntu 20.04 LTS reached end of life on May 31, 2025, according to endoflife.date. Extended support runs until Apr 23, 2030.
Is Ubuntu 20.04 LTS still supported?
No. Ubuntu 20.04 LTS has reached end of life; only extended support (often paid) continues until Apr 23, 2030. Upgrade to Ubuntu 22.04 LTS to stay supported.
When was Ubuntu 20.04 LTS released?
Ubuntu 20.04 LTS was released on Apr 23, 2020.
What is the latest Ubuntu 20.04 LTS point release?
The latest point release is 20.04.6, published Mar 23, 2023.
What is the codename of Ubuntu 20.04 LTS?
Ubuntu 20.04 LTS is codenamed “Focal Fossa”.
Is Ubuntu 20.04 LTS an LTS release?
Yes. Ubuntu 20.04 LTS is a long-term support (LTS) release.
What should I upgrade Ubuntu 20.04 LTS to?
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS is the next LTS release that is still supported (until Jun 1, 2027). The newest release is Ubuntu 26.04 LTS.