Ubuntu 26.04 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Ubuntu 26.04 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 30 Apr 2031.
1,725 days of security support left
26.04 latest release
6% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 23 Apr 2026 → 30 Apr 2031.
Check your versioncat /etc/os-release
Support timeline
Official dates from the Ubuntu release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 23 Apr 2026 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 30 Apr 2031 | in 1,725 days |
| Extended support ends | 30 Apr 2036 | 3,552 days left |
| Latest release | 26.04 · 23 Apr 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Ubuntu 26.04 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 26.04 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 26.04 | 30 Apr 2031 | 1,725 | this branch |
| Ubuntu 24.04 | 31 May 2029 | 1,026 | -699 days |
| Ubuntu 22.04 | 1 Apr 2027 | 235 | -1,490 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Ubuntu 26.04 reach end of life?
Ubuntu 26.04 reaches end of life on 30 Apr 2031 — 1,725 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Ubuntu 26.04 still supported?
Yes. Ubuntu 26.04 is currently maintained. Latest release: 26.04, published 23 Apr 2026.
What happens when Ubuntu 26.04 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 30 Apr 2031 this branch receives no further updates under standard support, though extended support runs to 30 Apr 2036.
How long do I have to upgrade from Ubuntu 26.04?
1,725 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.
All Ubuntu versions
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