Apache Spark 4.2 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Apache Spark 4.2 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 11 Jan 2028.
520 days of security support left
4.2.0 latest release
5% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 14 Jul 2026 → 11 Jan 2028.
Check your versionspark-shell --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Apache Spark release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 14 Jul 2026 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 11 Jan 2028 | in 520 days |
| Latest release | 4.2.0 · 11 Jul 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Apache Spark 4.2 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 4.2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Spark 4.2 | 11 Jan 2028 | 520 | this branch |
| Apache Spark 4.1 | 11 Jun 2027 | 306 | -214 days |
| Apache Spark 4.0 | 23 Nov 2026 | 106 | -414 days |
| Apache Spark 3.5 | 30 Nov 2027 | 478 | -42 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Apache Spark 4.2 reach end of life?
Apache Spark 4.2 reaches end of life on 11 Jan 2028 — 520 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Apache Spark 4.2 still supported?
Yes. Apache Spark 4.2 is currently maintained. Latest release: 4.2.0, published 11 Jul 2026.
What happens when Apache Spark 4.2 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 11 Jan 2028 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Apache Spark 4.2?
520 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.