Valkey 9.0 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Valkey 9.0 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 21 Oct 2028.
804 days of security support left
9.0.5 latest release
27% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 21 Oct 2025 → 21 Oct 2028.
Check your versionvalkey-server --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Valkey release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 21 Oct 2025 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 21 Oct 2028 | in 804 days |
| Latest release | 9.0.5 · 21 Jul 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Valkey 9.0 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 9.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valkey 9.0 | 21 Oct 2028 | 804 | this branch |
| Valkey 8.1 | 31 Mar 2030 | 1,330 | +526 days |
| Valkey 8.0 | 15 Sept 2027 | 402 | -402 days |
| Valkey 7.2 | 16 Apr 2029 | 981 | +177 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Valkey 9.0 reach end of life?
Valkey 9.0 reaches end of life on 21 Oct 2028 — 804 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Valkey 9.0 still supported?
Yes. Valkey 9.0 is currently maintained. Latest release: 9.0.5, published 21 Jul 2026.
What happens when Valkey 9.0 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 21 Oct 2028 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Valkey 9.0?
804 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.