Amazon EKS 1.19 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Amazon EKS 1.19 reached end of life on 1 Aug 2022. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Amazon EKS release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 16 Feb 2021 | — |
| End of life | 1 Aug 2022 | 4.0 years ago |
| Latest release | 1.19-eks-11 · 15 Aug 2022 | final |
Where to go from 1.19
Recommended target: Amazon EKS 1.36 (supported until 2 Aug 2027).
The newest actively supported branch is Amazon EKS 1.36 (latest release 1.36-eks-6).
Frequently asked questions
Is Amazon EKS 1.19 still safe to use?
Amazon EKS 1.19 reached end of life on 1 Aug 2022, 1,469 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Amazon EKS 1.19?
Yes — the final release (1.19-eks-11) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Amazon EKS 1.19 to?
Upgrade to Amazon EKS 1.36, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 2 Aug 2027).