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K3sEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
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DevOps & CI/CDLatest Version: 1.36Latest Release: N/A
Support summary
K3s 1.33 reaches EOL in 31 days. Start upgrade planning and compatibility testing now.
What do EOL and support statuses mean?Next EOL
Oct 28, 2026
K3s 1.33 · 31 days left
Supported cycles
4
0 lts
Versions
14
Latest Version
N/A
Active Support
2
EOL
10
Lifecycle Timeline
May 11, 2023As of Sep 27, 2026
1.36Active · Oct 7, 2027
1.35Active · Jun 28, 2027
1.34Security · Feb 27, 2027
1.33Security · Oct 28, 2026
1.32EOL · Jun 28, 2026
1.31EOL · Feb 28, 2026
1.30EOL · Jun 28, 2025
1.29EOL · Feb 28, 2025
1.28EOL · Oct 28, 2024
1.27EOL · Jun 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
| Release | Release Date | Active Support | EOL | Latest Version | LTS | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.36 | May 7, 2026 | Apr 7, 2027 | Oct 7, 2027 | - | No | Active |
| 1.35 | Dec 23, 2025 | Dec 28, 2026 | Jun 28, 2027 | - | No | Active |
| 1.34 | Sep 22, 2025 | Aug 27, 2026 | Feb 27, 2027 | - | No | Security |
| 1.33 | May 8, 2025 | Apr 28, 2026 | Oct 28, 2026 | - | No | Security |
| 1.32 | Jan 10, 2025 | Dec 28, 2025 | Jun 28, 2026 | - | No | EOL |
| 1.31 | Sep 2, 2024 | Aug 28, 2025 | Feb 28, 2026 | - | No | EOL |
| 1.30 | May 6, 2024 | Apr 28, 2025 | Jun 28, 2025 | - | No | EOL |
| 1.29 | Jan 13, 2024 | Dec 28, 2024 | Feb 28, 2025 | - | No | EOL |
| 1.28 | Sep 8, 2023 | Aug 28, 2024 | Oct 28, 2024 | - | No | EOL |
| 1.27 | May 11, 2023 | Apr 28, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | - | No | EOL |
| 1.26 | Jan 11, 2023 | Dec 28, 2023 | Feb 28, 2024 | - | No | EOL |
| 1.25 | Sep 12, 2022 | Aug 28, 2023 | Oct 28, 2023 | - | No | EOL |
| 1.24 | Jun 11, 2022 | May 28, 2023 | Jul 28, 2023 | - | No | EOL |
| 1.23 | Jan 5, 2022 | Dec 28, 2022 | Feb 28, 2023 | - | No | EOL |
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Sep 27, 2026
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<a href="https://eol.wiki/k3s/"><img src="https://eol.wiki/badge/k3s.svg" alt="K3s end-of-life status" height="20"></a>Frequently Asked Questions
Which versions of K3s have reached end of life?
The following K3s versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 1.32, 1.31, 1.30, 1.29, 1.28, 1.27, 1.26, 1.25 (and 2 more). It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using K3s 1.32?
K3s 1.32 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 K3s?
The latest version of K3s is 1.36, released in the 1.36 release cycle.
How many versions of K3s are currently supported?
K3s currently has 4 actively supported version(s): 1.36, 1.35, 1.34, 1.33.
When does K3s 1.36 reach end of life?
K3s 1.36 is scheduled to reach end of life on Oct 7, 2027.
What should I do when K3s reaches end of life?
When a K3s 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.