Amazon EKS 1.29 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Amazon EKS 1.29 reached end of life on 23 Mar 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Amazon EKS release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 23 Jan 2024 | — |
| End of life | 23 Mar 2025 | 1.4 years ago |
| Extended support ends | 23 Mar 2026 | over |
| Latest release | 1.29-eks-66 · 18 Mar 2026 | final |
Where to go from 1.29
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 1.29 still safe to use?
Amazon EKS 1.29 reached end of life on 23 Mar 2025, 504 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Amazon EKS 1.29?
Yes — the final release (1.29-eks-66) 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 1.29 to?
Upgrade to Amazon EKS 1.36, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 2 Aug 2027).