Vitess 24 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Vitess 24 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 7 May 2027.
271 days of security support left
24.0.2 latest release
26% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 7 May 2026 → 7 May 2027.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Vitess release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 7 May 2026 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 7 May 2027 | in 271 days |
| Latest release | 24.0.2 · 24 Jun 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Vitess 24 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitess 24 | 7 May 2027 | 271 | this branch |
| Vitess 23 | 4 Nov 2026 | 87 | -184 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Vitess 24 reach end of life?
Vitess 24 reaches end of life on 7 May 2027 — 271 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Vitess 24 still supported?
Yes. Vitess 24 is currently maintained. Latest release: 24.0.2, published 24 Jun 2026.
What happens when Vitess 24 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 7 May 2027 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Vitess 24?
271 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.