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KubernetesEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status

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DevOps & CI/CDLatest Version: 1.37.1Latest Release: Sep 23, 2026

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Support summary

Kubernetes 1.34 reaches EOL in 30 days. Start upgrade planning and compatibility testing now.

What do EOL and support statuses mean?

Next EOL

Oct 27, 2026

Kubernetes 1.34 · 30 days left

Supported cycles

4

0 lts

Versions

22

Latest Version

1.37.1

Active Support

3

EOL

18

Lifecycle Timeline

Aug 15, 2023As of Sep 27, 2026
1.37Active · Oct 28, 2027
1.36Active · Jun 28, 2027
1.35Active · Feb 28, 2027
1.34Security · Oct 27, 2026
1.33EOL · Jun 28, 2026
1.32EOL · Feb 28, 2026
1.31EOL · Nov 11, 2025
1.30EOL · Jul 15, 2025
1.29EOL · Feb 28, 2025
1.28EOL · Oct 28, 2024
ActiveSecurityEOLHistorical phase unknown

Bars show history up to the snapshot date. Gray intervals lack dated support boundaries; arrows indicate an unannounced EOL date, not a support guarantee.

Versions

ReleaseRelease DateActive SupportEOLLatest VersionLTSStatus
1.37Aug 26, 2026Aug 28, 2027Oct 28, 20271.37.1No
Active
1.36Apr 22, 2026Apr 28, 2027Jun 28, 20271.36.5No
Active
1.35Dec 17, 2025Dec 28, 2026Feb 28, 20271.35.9No
Active
1.34Aug 27, 2025Aug 27, 2026Oct 27, 20261.34.12No
Security
1.33Apr 23, 2025Apr 28, 2026Jun 28, 20261.33.13No
EOL
1.32Dec 11, 2024Dec 28, 2025Feb 28, 20261.32.13No
EOL
1.31Aug 13, 2024Aug 28, 2025Nov 11, 20251.31.14No
EOL
1.30Apr 17, 2024Apr 28, 2025Jul 15, 20251.30.14No
EOL
1.29Dec 13, 2023Dec 28, 2024Feb 28, 20251.29.15No
EOL
1.28Aug 15, 2023Aug 28, 2024Oct 28, 20241.28.15No
EOL
1.27Apr 11, 2023Apr 28, 2024Jun 28, 20241.27.16No
EOL
1.26Dec 8, 2022Dec 28, 2023Feb 28, 20241.26.15No
EOL
1.25Aug 23, 2022Aug 27, 2023Oct 27, 20231.25.16No
EOL
1.24May 3, 2022May 28, 2023Jul 28, 20231.24.17No
EOL
1.23Dec 7, 2021Dec 28, 2022Feb 28, 20231.23.17No
EOL
1.22Aug 4, 2021Aug 28, 2022Oct 28, 20221.22.17No
EOL
1.21Apr 8, 2021Apr 28, 2022Jun 28, 20221.21.14No
EOL
1.20Dec 8, 2020Dec 28, 2021Feb 28, 20221.20.15No
EOL
1.19Aug 26, 2020Aug 28, 2021Oct 28, 20211.19.16No
EOL
1.18Mar 25, 2020Apr 28, 2021Jun 18, 20211.18.20No
EOL
1.17Dec 7, 2019EndedDec 25, 20201.17.17No
EOL
1.16Sep 18, 2019EndedAug 4, 20201.16.15No
EOL

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which versions of Kubernetes have reached end of life?
The following Kubernetes versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 1.33, 1.32, 1.31, 1.30, 1.29, 1.28, 1.27, 1.26 (and 10 more). It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using Kubernetes 1.33?
Kubernetes 1.33 has reached end of life and no longer receives security patches or bug fixes. Continuing to use it may expose your systems to known vulnerabilities. We strongly recommend upgrading to a supported version.
What is the latest version of Kubernetes?
The latest version of Kubernetes is 1.37.1, released in the 1.37 release cycle.
How many versions of Kubernetes are currently supported?
Kubernetes currently has 4 actively supported version(s): 1.37, 1.36, 1.35, 1.34.
When does Kubernetes 1.37 reach end of life?
Kubernetes 1.37 is scheduled to reach end of life on Oct 28, 2027.
What should I do when Kubernetes reaches end of life?
When a Kubernetes version reaches end of life, you should: 1) Plan your migration to a supported version as soon as possible. 2) Review the release notes for breaking changes. 3) Test your applications thoroughly in a staging environment. 4) Update your dependencies to ensure compatibility with the new version.