Azure Kubernetes Service 1.35 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Azure Kubernetes Service 1.35 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 31 Mar 2027.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Azure Kubernetes Service release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 5 Mar 2026 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 31 Mar 2027 | in 234 days |
| Extended support ends | 31 Mar 2028 | 600 days left |
| Latest release | — | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Azure Kubernetes Service 1.36 extends security support by about 91 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 1.35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azure Kubernetes Service 1.36 | 30 Jun 2027 | 325 | +91 days |
| Azure Kubernetes Service 1.35 | 31 Mar 2027 | 234 | this branch |
| Azure Kubernetes Service 1.34 | 30 Nov 2026 | 113 | -121 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Azure Kubernetes Service 1.35 reach end of life?
Azure Kubernetes Service 1.35 reaches end of life on 31 Mar 2027 — 234 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Azure Kubernetes Service 1.35 still supported?
Yes. Azure Kubernetes Service 1.35 is currently maintained. Latest release: —.
What happens when Azure Kubernetes Service 1.35 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 31 Mar 2027 this branch receives no further updates under standard support, though extended support runs to 31 Mar 2028.
How long do I have to upgrade from Azure Kubernetes Service 1.35?
234 days. Moving to Azure Kubernetes Service 1.36 instead buys roughly 91 more days of security support.