Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.6 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.6 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 1 Oct 2027.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 1 Oct 2025 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 1 Oct 2027 | in 418 days |
| Active support ended | 1 Oct 2026 | security fixes only after this |
| Extended support ends | 1 Oct 2028 | 784 days left |
| Latest release | — | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.6 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 2.6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.6 | 1 Oct 2027 | 418 | this branch |
| Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.5 | 2 Oct 2026 | 54 | -364 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.6 reach end of life?
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.6 reaches end of life on 1 Oct 2027 — 418 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.6 still supported?
Yes. Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.6 is currently maintained. Latest release: —.
What happens when Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.6 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 1 Oct 2027 this branch receives no further updates under standard support, though extended support runs to 1 Oct 2028.
How long do I have to upgrade from Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.6?
418 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.