Oracle Linux 9 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Oracle Linux 9 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 30 Jun 2032.
2,152 days of security support left
9.8 latest release
41% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 6 Jul 2022 → 30 Jun 2032.
Check your versioncat /etc/oracle-release
Support timeline
Official dates from the Oracle Linux release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 6 Jul 2022 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 30 Jun 2032 | in 2,152 days |
| Extended support ends | 30 Jun 2035 | 3,247 days left |
| Latest release | 9.8 · 23 Jun 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Oracle Linux 9 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 9 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oracle Linux 9 | 30 Jun 2032 | 2,152 | this branch |
| Oracle Linux 8 | 31 Jul 2029 | 1,087 | -1,065 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Oracle Linux 9 reach end of life?
Oracle Linux 9 reaches end of life on 30 Jun 2032 — 2,152 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Oracle Linux 9 still supported?
Yes. Oracle Linux 9 is currently maintained. Latest release: 9.8, published 23 Jun 2026.
What happens when Oracle Linux 9 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 30 Jun 2032 this branch receives no further updates under standard support, though extended support runs to 30 Jun 2035.
How long do I have to upgrade from Oracle Linux 9?
2,152 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.