Solaris end-of-life: support & EOL dates for every release
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This is when each Solaris release line stops receiving security updates. 1 release line is still supported — the next to reach end-of-life is Solaris 11.4 on 1 Nov 2031. Running an end-of-life version means new vulnerabilities stay unpatched.
Solaris support timeline
Each release line and the date it reaches end-of-life — newest first.
| Release | Latest version | End-of-life | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solaris 11.4 | — | 1 Nov 2031 · in 60 mo | Supported |
| Solaris 11.3 | — | 1 Jan 2021 | End of life |
| Solaris 10 | — | 1 Jan 2018 | End of life |
| Solaris 9 | — | 1 Oct 2011 | End of life |
| Solaris 8 | — | 1 Mar 2009 | End of life |
Which Solaris version should I run?
Stay on a supported release line (11.4) and keep it current. See Solaris's full security status →
Get warned before Solaris reaches end-of-life
End-of-life dates are easy to miss until it's too late. Monitor Solaris on IsItPatched and we'll email you before the release line you run stops getting security updates — free, no account needed to start.
Solaris end-of-life — frequently asked
What Solaris versions are still supported?
As of November 2026, these Solaris release lines still receive security updates: 11.4. Versions older than these (11.3, 10, 9, 8) are end-of-life and no longer patched.
When does Solaris 11.4 reach end of life?
Solaris 11.4 reaches end-of-life on 1 Nov 2031 — about 60 months away. After that date it stops receiving security patches.
Is Solaris end-of-life?
No — Solaris still has supported release lines (11.4). But individual older versions are end-of-life, so what matters is the specific version you run.
How do I know when my Solaris version reaches end of life?
Check the version you run on its product page, or monitor Solaris 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 Oracle. See related: Solaris security status · full EOL calendar · what is end-of-life software? · disclaimer.