Apache Spark 4.1 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Apache Spark 4.1 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 11 Jun 2027.
306 days of security support left
4.1.3 latest release
44% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 11 Dec 2025 → 11 Jun 2027.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Apache Spark release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 11 Dec 2025 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 11 Jun 2027 | in 306 days |
| Latest release | 4.1.3 · 11 Jul 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Apache Spark 4.2 extends security support by about 214 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 4.1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Spark 4.2 | 11 Jan 2028 | 520 | +214 days |
| Apache Spark 4.1 | 11 Jun 2027 | 306 | this branch |
| Apache Spark 4.0 | 23 Nov 2026 | 106 | -200 days |
| Apache Spark 3.5 | 30 Nov 2027 | 478 | +172 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Apache Spark 4.1 reach end of life?
Apache Spark 4.1 reaches end of life on 11 Jun 2027 — 306 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Apache Spark 4.1 still supported?
Yes. Apache Spark 4.1 is currently maintained. Latest release: 4.1.3, published 11 Jul 2026.
What happens when Apache Spark 4.1 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 11 Jun 2027 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Apache Spark 4.1?
306 days. Moving to Apache Spark 4.2 instead buys roughly 214 more days of security support.