Red Hat Enterprise Linux end-of-life: support & EOL dates for every release
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This is when each Red Hat Enterprise Linux release line stops receiving security updates. 3 release lines are still supported — the next to reach end-of-life is Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 on 31 May 2029. Running an end-of-life version means new vulnerabilities stay unpatched.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux support timeline
Each release line and the date it reaches end-of-life — newest first.
| Release | Latest version | End-of-life | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 | 10.2 | 31 May 2035 · in 107 mo | Supported |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 | 9.8 | 31 May 2032 · in 71 mo | Supported |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 | 8.10 | 31 May 2029 · in 35 mo | Supported |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 | 7.9 | 30 Jun 2024 | End of life |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 | 6.10 | 30 Nov 2020 | End of life |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 | 5.11 | 31 Mar 2017 | End of life |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 | 4.9 | 29 Feb 2012 | End of life |
Which Red Hat Enterprise Linux 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 Red Hat Enterprise Linux's full security status →
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux end-of-life — frequently asked
What Red Hat Enterprise Linux versions are still supported?
As of June 2026, these Red Hat Enterprise Linux release lines still receive security updates: 10, 9, 8. The latest supported release is 10.2. Versions older than these (7, 6, 5, 4) are end-of-life and no longer patched.
When does Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 reach end of life?
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 reaches end-of-life on 31 May 2029 — about 35 months away. After that date it stops receiving security patches.
Is Red Hat Enterprise Linux end-of-life?
No — Red Hat Enterprise Linux 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 Red Hat Enterprise Linux version reaches end of life?
Check the version you run on its product page, or monitor Red Hat Enterprise Linux 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 Red Hat. See related: Red Hat Enterprise Linux security status · full EOL calendar · what is end-of-life software? · disclaimer.