Salt 3006 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Salt 3006 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 30 Jun 2027.
325 days of security support left
3006.27 latest release
79% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 18 Apr 2023 → 30 Jun 2027.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Salt release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 18 Apr 2023 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 30 Jun 2027 | in 325 days |
| Active support ended | 31 Jul 2026 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 3006.27 · 1 Jul 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Salt 3008 extends security support by about 366 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 3006 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt 3008 | 30 Jun 2028 | 691 | +366 days |
| Salt 3006 | 30 Jun 2027 | 325 | this branch |
Frequently asked questions
When does Salt 3006 reach end of life?
Salt 3006 reaches end of life on 30 Jun 2027 — 325 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Salt 3006 still supported?
Yes. Salt 3006 is currently maintained. Latest release: 3006.27, published 1 Jul 2026.
What happens when Salt 3006 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 30 Jun 2027 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Salt 3006?
325 days. Moving to Salt 3008 instead buys roughly 366 more days of security support.