etcd 3.5 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
etcd 3.5 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 8 Jul 2027.
333 days of security support left
3.5.33 latest release
85% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 15 Jun 2021 → 8 Jul 2027.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the etcd release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 15 Jun 2021 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 8 Jul 2027 | in 333 days |
| Latest release | 3.5.33 · 23 Jul 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
etcd 3.5 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 3.5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| etcd 3.5 | 8 Jul 2027 | 333 | this branch |
Frequently asked questions
When does etcd 3.5 reach end of life?
etcd 3.5 reaches end of life on 8 Jul 2027 — 333 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is etcd 3.5 still supported?
Yes. etcd 3.5 is currently maintained. Latest release: 3.5.33, published 23 Jul 2026.
What happens when etcd 3.5 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 8 Jul 2027 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from etcd 3.5?
333 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.