Red Hat Satellite 6.18 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Red Hat Satellite 6.18 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 1 May 2027.
265 days of security support left
6.18.7 latest release
51% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 4 Nov 2025 → 1 May 2027.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Red Hat Satellite release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 4 Nov 2025 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 1 May 2027 | in 265 days |
| Active support ended | 6 May 2026 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 6.18.7 · 1 Jul 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Red Hat Satellite 6.19 extends security support by about 184 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 6.18 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Satellite 6.19 | 1 Nov 2027 | 449 | +184 days |
| Red Hat Satellite 6.18 | 1 May 2027 | 265 | this branch |
| Red Hat Satellite 6.17 | 30 Nov 2026 | 113 | -152 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Red Hat Satellite 6.18 reach end of life?
Red Hat Satellite 6.18 reaches end of life on 1 May 2027 — 265 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Red Hat Satellite 6.18 still supported?
Yes. Red Hat Satellite 6.18 is currently maintained. Latest release: 6.18.7, published 1 Jul 2026.
What happens when Red Hat Satellite 6.18 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 1 May 2027 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Red Hat Satellite 6.18?
265 days. Moving to Red Hat Satellite 6.19 instead buys roughly 184 more days of security support.