Apache Spark 4.0 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Apache Spark 4.0 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 23 Nov 2026.
38 days of security support left
4.0.4 latest release
93% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 19 May 2025 → 23 Nov 2026.
Check your versionspark-shell --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Apache Spark release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 19 May 2025 | 1y 5mo ago |
| Support ends | 23 Nov 2026 | in 1mo |
| Latest release | 4.0.4 · 12 Jul 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Apache Spark 4.2 extends security support by about 414 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 4.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Spark 4.2 | 11 Jan 2028 | 452 | +414 days |
| Apache Spark 4.1 | 11 Jun 2027 | 238 | +200 days |
| Apache Spark 4.0 | 23 Nov 2026 | 38 | this branch |
| Apache Spark 3.5 | 30 Nov 2027 | 410 | +372 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Apache Spark 4.0 reach end of life?
Apache Spark 4.0 reaches end of life on 23 Nov 2026 — 38 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Apache Spark 4.0 still supported?
Yes. Apache Spark 4.0 is currently maintained. Latest release: 4.0.4, published 12 Jul 2026.
What happens when Apache Spark 4.0 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 23 Nov 2026 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Apache Spark 4.0?
38 days. Moving to Apache Spark 4.2 instead buys roughly 414 more days of security support.