Calico 3.28 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Calico 3.28 reached end of life on 5 May 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
461 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Calico 3.32. Support timeline
Official dates from the Calico release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 10 May 2024 | — |
| End of life | 5 May 2025 | 1.3 years ago |
| Latest release | 3.28.5 · 11 Jun 2025 | final |
Where to go from 3.28
Recommended target: Calico 3.32.
The newest actively supported branch is Calico 3.32 (latest release 3.32.1).
Frequently asked questions
Is Calico 3.28 still safe to use?
Calico 3.28 reached end of life on 5 May 2025, 461 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Calico 3.28?
Yes — the final release (3.28.5) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Calico 3.28 to?
Upgrade to Calico 3.32, the newest actively supported branch.