Rocky Linux end-of-life: support & EOL dates for every release
Rocky Enterprise Software Foundation · Operating System · 3 supported · 0 end-of-life · updated June 2026 · what is end-of-life? →
This is when each Rocky Linux release line stops receiving security updates. 3 release lines are still supported — the next to reach end-of-life is Rocky Linux 8 on 31 May 2029. Running an end-of-life version means new vulnerabilities stay unpatched.
Rocky Linux support timeline
Each release line and the date it reaches end-of-life — newest first.
| Release | Latest version | End-of-life | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Linux 10 | 10.1 | 31 May 2035 · in 107 mo | Supported |
| Rocky Linux 9 | 9.7 | 31 May 2032 · in 71 mo | Supported |
| Rocky Linux 8 | 8.10 | 31 May 2029 · in 35 mo | Supported |
Which Rocky Linux version should I run?
The safest choice is the latest supported release, 10.1. If you're on an end-of-life line, plan an upgrade to a supported one before security updates stop. See Rocky Linux's full security status →
Get warned before Rocky Linux reaches end-of-life
End-of-life dates are easy to miss until it's too late. Monitor Rocky Linux on IsItPatched and we'll email you before the release line you run stops getting security updates — free, no account needed to start.
Rocky Linux end-of-life — frequently asked
What Rocky Linux versions are still supported?
As of June 2026, these Rocky Linux release lines still receive security updates: 10, 9, 8. The latest supported release is 10.1. Versions are listed below with their end-of-life dates.
When does Rocky Linux 8 reach end of life?
Rocky Linux 8 reaches end-of-life on 31 May 2029 — about 35 months away. After that date it stops receiving security patches.
Is Rocky Linux end-of-life?
No — Rocky 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 Rocky Linux version reaches end of life?
Check the version you run on its product page, or monitor Rocky 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 Rocky Enterprise Software Foundation. See related: Rocky Linux security status · full EOL calendar · what is end-of-life software? · disclaimer.