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Red Hat Enterprise LinuxEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
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Operating SystemsLatest Version: 10.2Latest Release: May 20, 2026
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) is the leading commercial enterprise Linux platform by Red Hat.
Support summary
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 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
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 · 977 days left
Supported cycles
3
6 lts
Versions
7
Latest Version
10.2
Active Support
2
EOL
4
Lifecycle Timeline
Feb 15, 2005As of Sep 27, 2026
10Active · May 31, 2035
9Active · May 31, 2032
8Security · May 31, 2029
7EOL · Jun 30, 2024
6EOL · Nov 30, 2020
5EOL · Mar 31, 2017
4EOL · Feb 29, 2012
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 20, 2025 | May 31, 2030 | May 31, 2035 | 10.2 | 2035-05-31 | Active |
| 9 | May 18, 2022 | May 31, 2027 | May 31, 2032 | 9.8 | 2032-05-31 | Active |
| 8 | May 7, 2019 | May 31, 2024 | May 31, 2029 | 8.10 | 2029-05-31 | Security |
| 7 | Jun 10, 2014 | Aug 6, 2019 | Jun 30, 2024 | 7.9 | 2024-06-30 | EOL |
| 6 | Nov 10, 2010 | May 10, 2016 | Nov 30, 2020 | 6.10 | 2020-11-30 | EOL |
| 5 | Mar 15, 2007 | Jan 8, 2013 | Mar 31, 2017 | 5.11 | 2017-03-31 | EOL |
| 4 | Feb 15, 2005 | Mar 31, 2009 | Feb 29, 2012 | 4.9 | No | EOL |
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<a href="https://eol.wiki/rhel/"><img src="https://eol.wiki/badge/rhel.svg" alt="Red Hat Enterprise Linux end-of-life status" height="20"></a>Frequently Asked Questions
Which versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux have reached end of life?
The following Red Hat Enterprise Linux versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 7, 6, 5, 4. It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7?
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 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 Red Hat Enterprise Linux?
The latest version of Red Hat Enterprise Linux is 10.2, released in the 10 release cycle.
How many versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux are currently supported?
Red Hat Enterprise Linux currently has 3 actively supported version(s): 10, 9, 8.
When does Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 reach end of life?
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 is scheduled to reach end of life on May 31, 2035.
What should I do when Red Hat Enterprise Linux reaches end of life?
When a Red Hat Enterprise Linux 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.