Cilium end-of-life: support & EOL dates for every release
Cilium · Cloud / Networking · 0 supported · 4 end-of-life · updated June 2026 · what is end-of-life? →
Every tracked Cilium release line in our data has reached end-of-life — they no longer receive security updates. Check with the vendor for any newer release line.
Cilium support timeline
Each release line and the date it reaches end-of-life — newest first.
| Release | Latest version | End-of-life | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cilium 1.16 | 1.16.19 | 3 Feb 2026 | End of life |
| Cilium 1.15 | 1.15.19 | 29 Jul 2025 | End of life |
| Cilium 1.14 | 1.14.19 | 4 Feb 2025 | End of life |
| Cilium 1.13 | 1.13.18 | 24 Jul 2024 | End of life |
Which Cilium version should I run?
The safest choice is the latest supported release, 1.19.5. If you're on an end-of-life line, plan an upgrade to a supported one before security updates stop. See Cilium's full security status →
Get warned before Cilium reaches end-of-life
End-of-life dates are easy to miss until it's too late. Monitor Cilium on IsItPatched and we'll email you before the release line you run stops getting security updates — free, no account needed to start.
Cilium end-of-life — frequently asked
What Cilium versions are still supported?
Every tracked Cilium release line in our data has reached end-of-life. Check the vendor for any newer line.
Is Cilium end-of-life?
All tracked Cilium release lines have reached end-of-life in our data.
How do I know when my Cilium version reaches end of life?
Check the version you run on its product page, or monitor Cilium 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 Cilium. See related: Cilium security status · full EOL calendar · what is end-of-life software? · disclaimer.