AWS Lambda ruby2.5 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
AWS Lambda ruby2.5 reached end of life on 31 Mar 2022. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the AWS Lambda release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 29 Nov 2018 | — |
| End of life | 31 Mar 2022 | 4.4 years ago |
| Active support ended | 30 Jul 2021 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | — | final |
Where to go from ruby2.5
Recommended target: AWS Lambda java17.al2023.
The newest actively supported branch is AWS Lambda java17.al2023 (latest release ).
Frequently asked questions
Is AWS Lambda ruby2.5 still safe to use?
AWS Lambda ruby2.5 reached end of life on 31 Mar 2022, 1,592 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download AWS Lambda ruby2.5?
Yes — the final release (ruby2.5) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade AWS Lambda ruby2.5 to?
Upgrade to AWS Lambda java17.al2023, the newest actively supported branch.