Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 31 May 2032.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Red Hat Enterprise Linux release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 18 May 2022 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 31 May 2032 | in 2,122 days |
| Active support ended | 31 May 2027 | security fixes only after this |
| Extended support ends | 31 May 2036 | 3,583 days left |
| Latest release | 9.8 · 20 May 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 extends security support by about 1,095 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 9 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 | 31 May 2035 | 3,217 | +1,095 days |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 | 31 May 2032 | 2,122 | this branch |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 | 31 May 2029 | 1,026 | -1,096 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 reach end of life?
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 reaches end of life on 31 May 2032 — 2,122 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 still supported?
Yes. Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 is currently maintained. Latest release: 9.8, published 20 May 2026.
What happens when Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 31 May 2032 this branch receives no further updates under standard support, though extended support runs to 31 May 2036.
How long do I have to upgrade from Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9?
2,122 days. Moving to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 instead buys roughly 1,095 more days of security support.