Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 reached end of life on 30 Jun 2024. Standard support is over — security updates now require extended support, which runs to 31 May 2029.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Red Hat Enterprise Linux release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 10 Jun 2014 | — |
| End of life | 30 Jun 2024 | 2.1 years ago |
| Active support ended | 6 Aug 2019 | security fixes only after this |
| Extended support ends | 31 May 2029 | 1,026 days left |
| Latest release | 7.9 · 29 Sept 2020 | final |
Where to go from 7
Recommended target: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 (supported until 31 May 2035).
The newest actively supported branch is Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 (latest release 10.2).
Frequently asked questions
Is Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 still safe to use?
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 left standard support on 30 Jun 2024. It still receives security updates under extended support until 31 May 2029 — 1,026 days from now — but only if you are enrolled. Without it, no fixes reach you.
Can I still download Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7?
Yes — the final release (7.9) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 to?
Upgrade to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 31 May 2035).