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CiliumEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
Active
Server SoftwareLatest Version: 1.20.2Latest Release: Sep 15, 2026
Cilium is an eBPF-based networking, security, and observability solution for Kubernetes and cloud workloads.
Support summary
Cilium currently has supported cycles. Track the next EOL date and validate upgrades before your change window.
What do EOL and support statuses mean?Next EOL
No announced EOL date is currently listed.
Supported cycles
3
0 lts
Versions
8
Latest Version
1.20.2
Active Support
3
EOL
5
Lifecycle Timeline
Feb 15, 2023As of Sep 27, 2026
1.20Active · Date not announced
1.19Active · Date not announced
1.18Active · Date not announced
1.17EOL · Jul 29, 2026
1.16EOL · Feb 3, 2026
1.15EOL · Jul 29, 2025
1.14EOL · Feb 4, 2025
1.13EOL · Jul 24, 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
| Release | Release Date | Active Support | EOL | Latest Version | LTS | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.20 | Jul 29, 2026 | Maintained | Date not announced | 1.20.2 | No | Active |
| 1.19 | Feb 3, 2026 | Maintained | Date not announced | 1.19.8 | No | Active |
| 1.18 | Jul 29, 2025 | Maintained | Date not announced | 1.18.14 | No | Active |
| 1.17 | Feb 4, 2025 | Ended | Jul 29, 2026 | 1.17.18 | No | EOL |
| 1.16 | Jul 24, 2024 | Ended | Feb 3, 2026 | 1.16.19 | No | EOL |
| 1.15 | Jan 31, 2024 | Ended | Jul 29, 2025 | 1.15.19 | No | EOL |
| 1.14 | Jul 27, 2023 | Ended | Feb 4, 2025 | 1.14.19 | No | EOL |
| 1.13 | Feb 15, 2023 | Ended | Jul 24, 2024 | 1.13.18 | No | EOL |
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<a href="https://eol.wiki/cilium/"><img src="https://eol.wiki/badge/cilium.svg" alt="Cilium end-of-life status" height="20"></a>Frequently Asked Questions
Which versions of Cilium have reached end of life?
The following Cilium versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 1.17, 1.16, 1.15, 1.14, 1.13. It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using Cilium 1.17?
Cilium 1.17 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 Cilium?
The latest version of Cilium is 1.20.2, released in the 1.20 release cycle.
How many versions of Cilium are currently supported?
Cilium currently has 3 actively supported version(s): 1.20, 1.19, 1.18.
When does Cilium 1.20 reach end of life?
Cilium 1.20 does not have a specific end-of-life date announced yet.
What should I do when Cilium reaches end of life?
When a Cilium 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.