AlmaLinux end-of-life: support & EOL dates for every release
AlmaLinux · OS / Linux · 3 supported · 0 end-of-life · updated June 2026 · what is end-of-life? →
This is when each AlmaLinux release line stops receiving security updates. 3 release lines are still supported — the next to reach end-of-life is AlmaLinux 8 on 31 May 2029. Running an end-of-life version means new vulnerabilities stay unpatched.
AlmaLinux support timeline
Each release line and the date it reaches end-of-life — newest first.
| Release | Latest version | End-of-life | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AlmaLinux 10 | 10.2 | 31 May 2035 · in 107 mo | Supported |
| AlmaLinux 9 | 9.8 | 31 May 2032 · in 71 mo | Supported |
| AlmaLinux 8 | 8.10 | 31 May 2029 · in 35 mo | Supported |
Which AlmaLinux version should I run?
The safest choice is the latest supported release, 10.2. If you're on an end-of-life line, plan an upgrade to a supported one before security updates stop. See AlmaLinux's full security status →
Get warned before AlmaLinux reaches end-of-life
End-of-life dates are easy to miss until it's too late. Monitor AlmaLinux on IsItPatched and we'll email you before the release line you run stops getting security updates — free, no account needed to start.
AlmaLinux end-of-life — frequently asked
What AlmaLinux versions are still supported?
As of June 2026, these AlmaLinux release lines still receive security updates: 10, 9, 8. The latest supported release is 10.2. Versions are listed below with their end-of-life dates.
When does AlmaLinux 8 reach end of life?
AlmaLinux 8 reaches end-of-life on 31 May 2029 — about 35 months away. After that date it stops receiving security patches.
Is AlmaLinux end-of-life?
No — AlmaLinux still has supported release lines (10, 9, 8). But individual older versions are end-of-life, so what matters is the specific version you run.
How do I know when my AlmaLinux version reaches end of life?
Check the version you run on its product page, or monitor AlmaLinux on IsItPatched to get an email alert before the release line you use reaches end-of-life — so you can upgrade in time.
EOL dates aggregated from endoflife.date and vendor sources, and can change — always confirm with AlmaLinux. See related: AlmaLinux security status · full EOL calendar · what is end-of-life software? · disclaimer.