Debian 13 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Debian 13 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 9 Aug 2028.
731 days of security support left
13.6 latest release
33% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 9 Aug 2025 → 9 Aug 2028.
Check your versioncat /etc/os-release
Support timeline
Official dates from the Debian release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 9 Aug 2025 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 9 Aug 2028 | in 731 days |
| Extended support ends | 30 Jun 2030 | 1,421 days left |
| Latest release | 13.6 · 11 Jul 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Debian 13 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 13 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 13 | 9 Aug 2028 | 731 | this branch |
Frequently asked questions
When does Debian 13 reach end of life?
Debian 13 reaches end of life on 9 Aug 2028 — 731 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Debian 13 still supported?
Yes. Debian 13 is currently maintained. Latest release: 13.6, published 11 Jul 2026.
What happens when Debian 13 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 9 Aug 2028 this branch receives no further updates under standard support, though extended support runs to 30 Jun 2030.
How long do I have to upgrade from Debian 13?
731 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.