Amazon EKS 1.31 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Amazon EKS 1.31 reached end of life on 26 Nov 2025. Standard support is over — security updates now require extended support, which runs to 26 Nov 2026.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Amazon EKS release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 26 Sept 2024 | — |
| End of life | 26 Nov 2025 | 0.7 years ago |
| Extended support ends | 26 Nov 2026 | 109 days left |
| Latest release | 1.31-eks-64 · 22 Jun 2026 | final |
Where to go from 1.31
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 1.31 still safe to use?
Amazon EKS 1.31 left standard support on 26 Nov 2025. It still receives security updates under extended support until 26 Nov 2026 — 109 days from now — but only if you are enrolled. Without it, no fixes reach you.
Can I still download Amazon EKS 1.31?
Yes — the final release (1.31-eks-64) 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 1.31 to?
Upgrade to Amazon EKS 1.36, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 2 Aug 2027).