Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2402 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2402 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 15 Apr 2029.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 14 Apr 2024 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 15 Apr 2029 | in 980 days |
| Extended support ends | 15 Apr 2034 | 2,806 days left |
| Latest release | 2402 CU4 · 7 Aug 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2603 extends security support by about -533 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 2402 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2603 | 30 Oct 2027 | 447 | -533 days |
| Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2511 | 29 Jun 2027 | 324 | -656 days |
| Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2507 | 18 Aug 2028 | 740 | -240 days |
| Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2503 | 29 Oct 2026 | 81 | -899 days |
| Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2402 | 15 Apr 2029 | 980 | this branch |
| Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2203 | 23 Mar 2027 | 226 | -754 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2402 reach end of life?
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2402 reaches end of life on 15 Apr 2029 — 980 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2402 still supported?
Yes. Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2402 is currently maintained. Latest release: 2402 CU4, published 7 Aug 2026.
What happens when Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2402 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 15 Apr 2029 this branch receives no further updates under standard support, though extended support runs to 15 Apr 2034.
How long do I have to upgrade from Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2402?
980 days. Moving to Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2603 instead buys roughly -533 more days of security support.