Valkey 8.0 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Valkey 8.0 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 15 Sept 2027.
402 days of security support left
8.0.10 latest release
63% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 15 Sept 2024 → 15 Sept 2027.
Check your versionvalkey-server --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Valkey release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 15 Sept 2024 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 15 Sept 2027 | in 402 days |
| Latest release | 8.0.10 · 21 Jul 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Valkey 8.0 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 8.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valkey 9.0 | 21 Oct 2028 | 804 | +402 days |
| Valkey 8.1 | 31 Mar 2030 | 1,330 | +928 days |
| Valkey 8.0 | 15 Sept 2027 | 402 | this branch |
| Valkey 7.2 | 16 Apr 2029 | 981 | +579 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Valkey 8.0 reach end of life?
Valkey 8.0 reaches end of life on 15 Sept 2027 — 402 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Valkey 8.0 still supported?
Yes. Valkey 8.0 is currently maintained. Latest release: 8.0.10, published 21 Jul 2026.
What happens when Valkey 8.0 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 15 Sept 2027 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Valkey 8.0?
402 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.