Erlang 29 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Erlang 29 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 11 May 2029.
1,006 days of security support left
29.0.5 latest release
8% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 11 May 2026 → 11 May 2029.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Erlang release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 11 May 2026 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 11 May 2029 | in 1,006 days |
| Latest release | 29.0.5 · 3 Aug 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Erlang 29 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
Frequently asked questions
When does Erlang 29 reach end of life?
Erlang 29 reaches end of life on 11 May 2029 — 1,006 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Erlang 29 still supported?
Yes. Erlang 29 is currently maintained. Latest release: 29.0.5, published 3 Aug 2026.
What happens when Erlang 29 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 11 May 2029 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Erlang 29?
1,006 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.