Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.5 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.5 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 2 Oct 2026.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 30 Sept 2024 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 2 Oct 2026 | in 54 days |
| Active support ended | 2 Oct 2025 | security fixes only after this |
| Extended support ends | 2 Oct 2027 | 419 days left |
| Latest release | — | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.6 extends security support by about 364 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 2.5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.6 | 1 Oct 2027 | 418 | +364 days |
| Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.5 | 2 Oct 2026 | 54 | this branch |
Frequently asked questions
When does Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.5 reach end of life?
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.5 reaches end of life on 2 Oct 2026 — 54 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.5 still supported?
Yes. Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.5 is currently maintained. Latest release: —.
What happens when Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.5 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 2 Oct 2026 this branch receives no further updates under standard support, though extended support runs to 2 Oct 2027.
How long do I have to upgrade from Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.5?
54 days. Moving to Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.6 instead buys roughly 364 more days of security support.