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AlmaLinux OSEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
Active
Operating SystemsLatest Version: 10.2Latest Release: May 26, 2026
AlmaLinux is a community-driven, free enterprise Linux distribution, binary-compatible with RHEL.
Support summary
AlmaLinux OS has cycles in security-only maintenance. Production workloads should move toward actively supported releases.
What do EOL and support statuses mean?Next EOL
May 31, 2029
AlmaLinux OS 8 · 977 days left
Supported cycles
3
0 lts
Versions
3
Latest Version
10.2
Active Support
2
EOL
0
Lifecycle Timeline
Mar 30, 2021As of Sep 27, 2026
10Active · May 31, 2035
9Active · May 31, 2032
8Security · May 31, 2029
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
| Release | Release Date | Active Support | EOL | Latest Version | LTS | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | May 27, 2025 | May 31, 2030 | May 31, 2035 | 10.2 | No | Active |
| 9 | May 26, 2022 | May 31, 2027 | May 31, 2032 | 9.8 | No | Active |
| 8 | Mar 30, 2021 | May 31, 2024 | May 31, 2029 | 8.10 | No | Security |
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<a href="https://eol.wiki/almalinux/"><img src="https://eol.wiki/badge/almalinux.svg" alt="AlmaLinux OS end-of-life status" height="20"></a>Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safe to continue using AlmaLinux OS 8?
AlmaLinux OS 8 is currently supported and receiving updates. You can continue using it safely until its end-of-life date.
What is the latest version of AlmaLinux OS?
The latest version of AlmaLinux OS is 10.2, released in the 10 release cycle.
How many versions of AlmaLinux OS are currently supported?
AlmaLinux OS currently has 3 actively supported version(s): 10, 9, 8.
When does AlmaLinux OS 10 reach end of life?
AlmaLinux OS 10 is scheduled to reach end of life on May 31, 2035.
What should I do when AlmaLinux OS reaches end of life?
When a AlmaLinux OS 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.