Docker Engine 26.1 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Docker Engine 26.1 reached end of life on 17 Feb 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
538 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Docker Engine 29. Check your versiondocker version --format '{{.Server.Version}}'
Support timeline
Official dates from the Docker Engine release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 22 Apr 2024 | — |
| End of life | 17 Feb 2025 | 1.5 years ago |
| Latest release | 26.1.5 · 23 Jul 2024 | final |
Where to go from 26.1
Recommended target: Docker Engine 29.
The newest actively supported branch is Docker Engine 29 (latest release 29.7.2).
Frequently asked questions
Is Docker Engine 26.1 still safe to use?
Docker Engine 26.1 reached end of life on 17 Feb 2025, 538 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Docker Engine 26.1?
Yes — the final release (26.1.5) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Docker Engine 26.1 to?
Upgrade to Docker Engine 29, the newest actively supported branch.
All Docker Engine versions
29 supported 28 EOL 2026 27 EOL 2025 26.1 EOL 2025 26.0 EOL 2024 25.0 supported 24.0 EOL 2024 23.0 EOL 2025 20.10 EOL 2023 19.03 EOL 2021 18.09 EOL 2019 18.06 EOL 2018 18.05 EOL 2018 18.04 EOL 2018 18.03 EOL 2018 18.02 EOL 2018 17.12 EOL 2018 18.01 EOL 2018 17.11 EOL 2018 17.10 EOL 2017 17.09 EOL 2017 17.07 EOL 2017 17.06 EOL 2017 17.05 EOL 2017 17.04 EOL 2017 17.03 EOL 2017