Podman 5.8 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Podman 5.8 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 26 Sept 2026.
48 days of security support left
5.8.5 latest release
79% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 12 Feb 2026 → 26 Sept 2026.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Podman release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 12 Feb 2026 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 26 Sept 2026 | in 48 days |
| Latest release | 5.8.5 · 8 Jul 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Podman 5.8 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 5.8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Podman 5.8 | 26 Sept 2026 | 48 | this branch |
Frequently asked questions
When does Podman 5.8 reach end of life?
Podman 5.8 reaches end of life on 26 Sept 2026 — 48 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Podman 5.8 still supported?
Yes. Podman 5.8 is currently maintained. Latest release: 5.8.5, published 8 Jul 2026.
What happens when Podman 5.8 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 26 Sept 2026 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Podman 5.8?
48 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.
All Podman versions
6.0 supported 5.8 supported 5.7 EOL 2026 5.6 EOL 2025 5.5 EOL 2025 5.4 EOL 2025 5.3 EOL 2025 5.2 EOL 2024 5.1 EOL 2024 5.0 EOL 2024 4.9 EOL 2024 4.8 EOL 2024 4.7 EOL 2023 4.6 EOL 2023 4.5 EOL 2023 4.4 EOL 2023 4.3 EOL 2022 4.2 EOL 2022 4.1 EOL 2022 4.0 EOL 2022 3.4 EOL 2022 3.3 EOL 2021 3.2 EOL 2021 3.1 EOL 2021 3.0 EOL 2022