Rocky Linux 9 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Rocky Linux 9 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 31 May 2032.
2,122 days of security support left
9.8 latest release
41% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 14 Jul 2022 → 31 May 2032.
Check your versioncat /etc/os-release
Support timeline
Official dates from the Rocky Linux release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 14 Jul 2022 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 31 May 2032 | in 2,122 days |
| Active support ended | 31 May 2027 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 9.8 · 28 May 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Rocky Linux 10 extends security support by about 1,095 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 9 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Linux 10 | 31 May 2035 | 3,217 | +1,095 days |
| Rocky Linux 9 | 31 May 2032 | 2,122 | this branch |
| Rocky Linux 8 | 31 May 2029 | 1,026 | -1,096 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Rocky Linux 9 reach end of life?
Rocky Linux 9 reaches end of life on 31 May 2032 — 2,122 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Rocky Linux 9 still supported?
Yes. Rocky Linux 9 is currently maintained. Latest release: 9.8, published 28 May 2026.
What happens when Rocky Linux 9 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 31 May 2032 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Rocky Linux 9?
2,122 days. Moving to Rocky Linux 10 instead buys roughly 1,095 more days of security support.