Amazon EKS 1.25 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Amazon EKS 1.25 reached end of life on 1 May 2024. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Amazon EKS release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 21 Feb 2023 | — |
| End of life | 1 May 2024 | 2.3 years ago |
| Extended support ends | 1 May 2025 | over |
| Latest release | 1.25-eks-48 · 29 Apr 2025 | final |
Where to go from 1.25
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 1.25 still safe to use?
Amazon EKS 1.25 reached end of life on 1 May 2024, 830 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Amazon EKS 1.25?
Yes — the final release (1.25-eks-48) 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 1.25 to?
Upgrade to Amazon EKS 1.36, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 2 Aug 2027).