Salt 3008 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Salt 3008 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 30 Jun 2028.
691 days of security support left
3008.2 latest release
10% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 27 May 2026 → 30 Jun 2028.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Salt release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 27 May 2026 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 30 Jun 2028 | in 691 days |
| Active support ended | 30 Jun 2027 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 3008.2 · 1 Jul 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Salt 3008 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 3008 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt 3008 | 30 Jun 2028 | 691 | this branch |
| Salt 3006 | 30 Jun 2027 | 325 | -366 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Salt 3008 reach end of life?
Salt 3008 reaches end of life on 30 Jun 2028 — 691 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Salt 3008 still supported?
Yes. Salt 3008 is currently maintained. Latest release: 3008.2, published 1 Jul 2026.
What happens when Salt 3008 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 30 Jun 2028 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Salt 3008?
691 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.