Azure Kubernetes Service 1.34 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Azure Kubernetes Service 1.34 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 30 Nov 2026.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Azure Kubernetes Service release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 4 Jan 2026 | 9mo ago |
| Support ends | 30 Nov 2026 | in 2mo |
| LTS Support ends | 30 Nov 2027 | in 1y 2mo |
| Latest release | — | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Azure Kubernetes Service 1.36 extends security support by about 212 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 1.34 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azure Kubernetes Service 1.36 | 30 Jun 2027 | 265 | +212 days |
| Azure Kubernetes Service 1.35 | 31 Mar 2027 | 174 | +121 days |
| Azure Kubernetes Service 1.34 | 30 Nov 2026 | 53 | this branch |
Frequently asked questions
When does Azure Kubernetes Service 1.34 reach end of life?
Azure Kubernetes Service 1.34 reaches end of life on 30 Nov 2026 — 53 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Azure Kubernetes Service 1.34 still supported?
Yes. Azure Kubernetes Service 1.34 is currently maintained. Latest release: —.
What happens when Azure Kubernetes Service 1.34 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 30 Nov 2026 this branch receives no further updates under standard support, though extended support runs to 30 Nov 2027.
How long do I have to upgrade from Azure Kubernetes Service 1.34?
53 days. Moving to Azure Kubernetes Service 1.36 instead buys roughly 212 more days of security support.