Oracle Linux 8 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Oracle Linux 8 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 31 Jul 2029.
1,087 days of security support left
8.10 latest release
70% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 19 Jul 2019 → 31 Jul 2029.
Check your versioncat /etc/oracle-release
Support timeline
Official dates from the Oracle Linux release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 19 Jul 2019 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 31 Jul 2029 | in 1,087 days |
| Extended support ends | 31 Jul 2032 | 2,183 days left |
| Latest release | 8.10 · 28 May 2024 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Oracle Linux 8 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oracle Linux 9 | 30 Jun 2032 | 2,152 | +1,065 days |
| Oracle Linux 8 | 31 Jul 2029 | 1,087 | this branch |
Frequently asked questions
When does Oracle Linux 8 reach end of life?
Oracle Linux 8 reaches end of life on 31 Jul 2029 — 1,087 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Oracle Linux 8 still supported?
Yes. Oracle Linux 8 is currently maintained. Latest release: 8.10, published 28 May 2024.
What happens when Oracle Linux 8 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 31 Jul 2029 this branch receives no further updates under standard support, though extended support runs to 31 Jul 2032.
How long do I have to upgrade from Oracle Linux 8?
1,087 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.