Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 31 May 2029.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Red Hat Enterprise Linux release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 7 May 2019 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 31 May 2029 | in 1,026 days |
| Active support ended | 31 May 2024 | security fixes only after this |
| Extended support ends | 31 May 2033 | 2,487 days left |
| Latest release | 8.10 · 22 May 2024 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 extends security support by about 2,191 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 | 31 May 2035 | 3,217 | +2,191 days |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 | 31 May 2032 | 2,122 | +1,096 days |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 | 31 May 2029 | 1,026 | this branch |
Frequently asked questions
When does Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 reach end of life?
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 reaches end of life on 31 May 2029 — 1,026 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 still supported?
Yes. Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 is currently maintained. Latest release: 8.10, published 22 May 2024.
What happens when Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 31 May 2029 this branch receives no further updates under standard support, though extended support runs to 31 May 2033.
How long do I have to upgrade from Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8?
1,026 days. Moving to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 instead buys roughly 2,191 more days of security support.