When does your Linux distro’s support end?
30 Linux release lines are supported today. The next to lose support is Alpine Linux 3.21 on Nov 1, 2026; the longest standard support runs until May 31, 2035 (AlmaLinux 10, Rocky Linux 10 and RHEL 10).
What the data shows
- 3 end within six months: Alpine Linux 3.21 (Nov 1, 2026), Fedora 43 (Dec 9, 2026) and NixOS 26.05 (Dec 31, 2026).
- The longest standard support runs to May 31, 2035: AlmaLinux 10, Rocky Linux 10 and RHEL 10.
- Ubuntu 22.04 LTS: standard support to Jun 1, 2027, extended support to Apr 21, 2032 (the dashed part of its bar).
- Debian 12: standard support to Jun 30, 2028, extended support to Jun 30, 2033 (the dashed part of its bar).
- Ubuntu 24.04 LTS: standard support to May 31, 2029, extended support to Apr 25, 2034 (the dashed part of its bar).
- No fixed end date is listed for SteamOS 3, LMDE 7, Tails 7 and Slackware 15.0.
How this infographic is made
Each bar runs from a release’s first release date to its listed end of support. Point releases that share an end date are merged into one bar (for example Linux Mint 22 to 22.3). The dashed part is extended or paid support, where it is listed. Releases already past their end date are left out; the red line marks the date the page was built.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Linux release loses support next?
Alpine Linux 3.21, on Nov 1, 2026.
Which Linux distro has the longest support?
Of the releases supported today, AlmaLinux 10, Rocky Linux 10 and RHEL 10 have the longest standard support, until May 31, 2035.
What happens when a Linux release reaches end of life?
It stops getting security updates. The system keeps working, but new vulnerabilities are no longer fixed, so you should upgrade to a supported release before that date.