CentOS 8 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
CentOS 8 reached end of life on 31 Dec 2021. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,682 days without security patches
Check your versioncat /etc/redhat-release
Support timeline
Official dates from the CentOS release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 24 Sept 2019 | — |
| End of life | 31 Dec 2021 | 4.6 years ago |
| Latest release | 8 (2111) · 16 Nov 2021 | final |
Frequently asked questions
Is CentOS 8 still safe to use?
CentOS 8 reached end of life on 31 Dec 2021, 1,682 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download CentOS 8?
Yes — the final release (8 (2111)) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade CentOS 8 to?
Upgrade to the newest actively supported CentOS branch.