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Fedora LinuxEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
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Operating SystemsLatest Version: 44Latest Release: N/A
Fedora is a community-driven Linux distribution sponsored by Red Hat, serving as the upstream source for RHEL.
Support summary
Fedora Linux 43 reaches EOL in 73 days. Start upgrade planning and compatibility testing now.
What do EOL and support statuses mean?Next EOL
Dec 9, 2026
Fedora Linux 43 · 73 days left
Supported cycles
2
0 lts
Versions
44
Latest Version
44
Active Support
2
EOL
42
Lifecycle Timeline
Nov 2, 2021As of Sep 27, 2026
44Active · Jun 2, 2027
43Active · Dec 9, 2026
42EOL · May 27, 2026
41EOL · Dec 15, 2025
40EOL · May 13, 2025
39EOL · Nov 26, 2024
38EOL · May 21, 2024
37EOL · Dec 5, 2023
36EOL · May 16, 2023
35EOL · Dec 13, 2022
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | Apr 28, 2026 | Maintained | Jun 2, 2027 | 44 | No | Active |
| 43 | Oct 28, 2025 | Maintained | Dec 9, 2026 | 43 | No | Active |
| 42Adams | Apr 15, 2025 | Ended | May 27, 2026 | 42 | No | EOL |
| 41 | Oct 29, 2024 | Ended | Dec 15, 2025 | 41 | No | EOL |
| 40 | Apr 23, 2024 | Ended | May 13, 2025 | 40 | No | EOL |
| 39 | Nov 7, 2023 | Ended | Nov 26, 2024 | 39 | No | EOL |
| 38 | Apr 18, 2023 | Ended | May 21, 2024 | 38 | No | EOL |
| 37 | Nov 15, 2022 | Ended | Dec 5, 2023 | 37 | No | EOL |
| 36 | May 10, 2022 | Ended | May 16, 2023 | 36 | No | EOL |
| 35 | Nov 2, 2021 | Ended | Dec 13, 2022 | 35 | No | EOL |
| 34 | Apr 27, 2021 | Ended | Jun 7, 2022 | 34 | No | EOL |
| 33 | Oct 27, 2020 | Ended | Nov 30, 2021 | 33 | No | EOL |
| 32 | Apr 28, 2020 | Ended | May 25, 2021 | 32 | No | EOL |
| 31 | Oct 29, 2019 | Ended | Nov 24, 2020 | 31 | No | EOL |
| 30 | Apr 30, 2019 | Ended | May 26, 2020 | 30 | No | EOL |
| 29 | Oct 30, 2018 | Ended | Nov 26, 2019 | 29 | No | EOL |
| 28 | May 1, 2018 | Ended | May 28, 2019 | 28 | No | EOL |
| 27 | Nov 14, 2017 | Ended | Nov 30, 2018 | 27 | No | EOL |
| 26 | Jul 11, 2017 | Ended | May 29, 2018 | 26 | No | EOL |
| 25 | Nov 22, 2016 | Ended | Dec 12, 2017 | 25 | No | EOL |
| 24 | Jun 21, 2016 | Ended | Aug 8, 2017 | 24 | No | EOL |
| 23 | Nov 3, 2015 | Ended | Dec 20, 2016 | 23 | No | EOL |
| 22 | May 26, 2015 | Ended | Jul 19, 2016 | 22 | No | EOL |
| 21 | Dec 9, 2014 | Ended | Dec 1, 2015 | 21 | No | EOL |
| 20Heisenbug | Dec 17, 2013 | Ended | Jun 23, 2015 | 20 | No | EOL |
| 19Schrödinger's Cat | Jul 2, 2013 | Ended | Jan 6, 2015 | 19 | No | EOL |
| 18Spherical Cow | Jan 15, 2013 | Ended | Jan 14, 2014 | 18 | No | EOL |
| 17Beefy Miracle | May 29, 2012 | Ended | Jul 30, 2013 | 17 | No | EOL |
| 16Verne | Nov 8, 2011 | Ended | Feb 12, 2013 | 16 | No | EOL |
| 15Lovelock | May 24, 2011 | Ended | Jun 26, 2012 | 15 | No | EOL |
| 14Laughlin | Nov 2, 2010 | Ended | Dec 9, 2011 | 14 | No | EOL |
| 13Goddard | May 25, 2010 | Ended | Jun 24, 2011 | 13 | No | EOL |
| 12Constantine | Nov 17, 2009 | Ended | Dec 2, 2010 | 12 | No | EOL |
| 11Leonidas | Jun 9, 2009 | Ended | Jun 25, 2010 | 11 | No | EOL |
| 10Cambridge | Nov 25, 2008 | Ended | Dec 17, 2009 | 10 | No | EOL |
| 9Sulphur | May 13, 2008 | Ended | Jul 10, 2009 | 9 | No | EOL |
| 8Werewolf | Nov 8, 2007 | Ended | Jan 7, 2009 | 8 | No | EOL |
| 7Moonshine | May 31, 2007 | Ended | Jun 13, 2008 | 7 | No | EOL |
| 6Zod | Oct 24, 2006 | Ended | Dec 7, 2007 | 6 | No | EOL |
| 5Bordeaux | Mar 20, 2006 | Ended | Jul 2, 2007 | 5 | No | EOL |
| 4Stentz | Jun 13, 2005 | Ended | Aug 7, 2006 | 4 | No | EOL |
| 3Heidelberg | Nov 8, 2004 | Ended | Jan 16, 2006 | 3 | No | EOL |
| 2Tettnang | May 18, 2004 | Ended | Apr 11, 2005 | 2 | No | EOL |
| 1Yarrow | Nov 5, 2003 | Ended | Sep 20, 2004 | 1 | No | EOL |
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Which versions of Fedora Linux have reached end of life?
The following Fedora Linux versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 42, 41, 40, 39, 38, 37, 36, 35 (and 34 more). It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using Fedora Linux 42?
Fedora Linux 42 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 Fedora Linux?
The latest version of Fedora Linux is 44, released in the 44 release cycle.
How many versions of Fedora Linux are currently supported?
Fedora Linux currently has 2 actively supported version(s): 44, 43.
When does Fedora Linux 44 reach end of life?
Fedora Linux 44 is scheduled to reach end of life on Jun 2, 2027.
What should I do when Fedora Linux reaches end of life?
When a Fedora 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.