Apache Spark 3.5 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Apache Spark 3.5 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 30 Nov 2027.
478 days of security support left
3.5.9 latest release
69% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 9 Sept 2023 → 30 Nov 2027.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Apache Spark release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 9 Sept 2023 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 30 Nov 2027 | in 478 days |
| Latest release | 3.5.9 · 12 Jul 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Apache Spark 4.2 extends security support by about 42 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 3.5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Spark 4.2 | 11 Jan 2028 | 520 | +42 days |
| Apache Spark 4.1 | 11 Jun 2027 | 306 | -172 days |
| Apache Spark 4.0 | 23 Nov 2026 | 106 | -372 days |
| Apache Spark 3.5 | 30 Nov 2027 | 478 | this branch |
Frequently asked questions
When does Apache Spark 3.5 reach end of life?
Apache Spark 3.5 reaches end of life on 30 Nov 2027 — 478 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Apache Spark 3.5 still supported?
Yes. Apache Spark 3.5 is currently maintained. Latest release: 3.5.9, published 12 Jul 2026.
What happens when Apache Spark 3.5 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 30 Nov 2027 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Apache Spark 3.5?
478 days. Moving to Apache Spark 4.2 instead buys roughly 42 more days of security support.