Amazon Linux 2023 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Amazon Linux 2023 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 30 Jun 2029.
999 days of security support left
2023.12.20260918.0 latest release
57% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 1 Mar 2023 → 30 Jun 2029.
Check your versioncat /etc/system-release
Support timeline
Official dates from the Amazon Linux release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 1 Mar 2023 | 3y 7mo ago |
| Standard Support ended | 30 Jun 2027 | security fixes only after this |
| Security Support ends | 30 Jun 2029 | in 2y 9mo |
| Latest release | 2023.12.20260918.0 · 28 Sept 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Amazon Linux 2023 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Linux 2023 | 30 Jun 2029 | 999 | this branch |
Frequently asked questions
When does Amazon Linux 2023 reach end of life?
Amazon Linux 2023 reaches end of life on 30 Jun 2029 — 999 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Amazon Linux 2023 still supported?
Yes. Amazon Linux 2023 is currently maintained. Latest release: 2023.12.20260918.0, published 28 Sept 2026.
What happens when Amazon Linux 2023 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 30 Jun 2029 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Amazon Linux 2023?
999 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.