Spring Boot end-of-life: support & EOL dates for every release
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This is when each Spring Boot release line stops receiving security updates. 3 release lines are still supported — the next to reach end-of-life is Spring Boot 3.5 on 30 Jun 2026. Running an end-of-life version means new vulnerabilities stay unpatched.
Spring Boot support timeline
Each release line and the date it reaches end-of-life — newest first.
| Release | Latest version | End-of-life | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Boot 4.1 | 4.1.0 | 31 Jul 2027 · in 13 mo | Supported |
| Spring Boot 4.0 | 4.0.7 | 31 Dec 2026 · in 6 mo | Supported |
| Spring Boot 3.5 | 3.5.15 | 30 Jun 2026 · in 0 mo | Ends soon |
| Spring Boot 3.4 | 3.4.13 | 31 Dec 2025 | End of life |
| Spring Boot 3.3 | 3.3.13 | 30 Jun 2025 | End of life |
| Spring Boot 3.2 | 3.2.12 | 31 Dec 2024 | End of life |
| Spring Boot 3.1 | 3.1.12 | 30 Jun 2024 | End of life |
| Spring Boot 3.0 | 3.0.13 | 31 Dec 2023 | End of life |
| Spring Boot 2.7 | 2.7.18 | 30 Jun 2023 | End of life |
| Spring Boot 2.6 | 2.6.15 | 24 Nov 2022 | End of life |
| Spring Boot 2.5 | 2.5.15 | 19 May 2022 | End of life |
| Spring Boot 2.4 | 2.4.13 | 18 Nov 2021 | End of life |
| Spring Boot 2.3 | 2.3.12 | 20 May 2021 | End of life |
| Spring Boot 2.2 | 2.2.13 | 16 Oct 2020 | End of life |
| Spring Boot 2.1 | 2.1.18 | 30 Oct 2019 | End of life |
| Spring Boot 1.5 | 1.5.22 | 6 Aug 2019 | End of life |
| Spring Boot 2.0 | 2.0.9 | 1 Mar 2019 | End of life |
Which Spring Boot version should I run?
The safest choice is the latest supported release, 4.1.0. If you're on an end-of-life line, plan an upgrade to a supported one before security updates stop. See Spring Boot's full security status →
Get warned before Spring Boot reaches end-of-life
End-of-life dates are easy to miss until it's too late. Monitor Spring Boot on IsItPatched and we'll email you before the release line you run stops getting security updates — free, no account needed to start.
Spring Boot end-of-life — frequently asked
What Spring Boot versions are still supported?
As of June 2026, these Spring Boot release lines still receive security updates: 4.1, 4.0, 3.5. The latest supported release is 4.1.0. Versions older than these (3.4, 3.3, 3.2, 3.1, 3.0, 2.7, 2.6, 2.5, 2.4, 2.3, 2.2, 2.1, 1.5, 2.0) are end-of-life and no longer patched.
When does Spring Boot 3.5 reach end of life?
Spring Boot 3.5 reaches end-of-life on 30 Jun 2026 — imminently. After that date it stops receiving security patches.
Is Spring Boot end-of-life?
No — Spring Boot still has supported release lines (4.1, 4.0, 3.5). But individual older versions are end-of-life, so what matters is the specific version you run.
How do I know when my Spring Boot version reaches end of life?
Check the version you run on its product page, or monitor Spring Boot 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 VMware. See related: Spring Boot security status · full EOL calendar · what is end-of-life software? · disclaimer.