NumPy 2.5 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
NumPy 2.5 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 22 Jun 2028.
683 days of security support left
2.5.1 latest release
7% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 21 Jun 2026 → 22 Jun 2028.
Check your versionpython -c "import numpy; print(numpy.__version__)"
Support timeline
Official dates from the NumPy release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 21 Jun 2026 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 22 Jun 2028 | in 683 days |
| Latest release | 2.5.1 · 4 Jul 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
NumPy 2.5 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
Frequently asked questions
When does NumPy 2.5 reach end of life?
NumPy 2.5 reaches end of life on 22 Jun 2028 — 683 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is NumPy 2.5 still supported?
Yes. NumPy 2.5 is currently maintained. Latest release: 2.5.1, published 4 Jul 2026.
What happens when NumPy 2.5 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 22 Jun 2028 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from NumPy 2.5?
683 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.