OpenSSL 3.5 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
OpenSSL 3.5 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 8 Apr 2030.
1,338 days of security support left
3.5.7 latest release
27% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 8 Apr 2025 → 8 Apr 2030.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the OpenSSL release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 8 Apr 2025 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 8 Apr 2030 | in 1,338 days |
| Latest release | 3.5.7 · 9 Jun 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to OpenSSL 4.0 extends security support by about -1,060 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 3.5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenSSL 4.0 | 14 May 2027 | 278 | -1,060 days |
| OpenSSL 3.6 | 1 Nov 2026 | 84 | -1,254 days |
| OpenSSL 3.5 | 8 Apr 2030 | 1,338 | this branch |
| OpenSSL 3.4 | 22 Oct 2026 | 74 | -1,264 days |
| OpenSSL 3.0 | 7 Sept 2026 | 29 | -1,309 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does OpenSSL 3.5 reach end of life?
OpenSSL 3.5 reaches end of life on 8 Apr 2030 — 1,338 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is OpenSSL 3.5 still supported?
Yes. OpenSSL 3.5 is currently maintained. Latest release: 3.5.7, published 9 Jun 2026.
What happens when OpenSSL 3.5 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 8 Apr 2030 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from OpenSSL 3.5?
1,338 days. Moving to OpenSSL 4.0 instead buys roughly -1,060 more days of security support.