Bazel 8 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Bazel 8 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 31 Dec 2027.
452 days of security support left
8.8.1 latest release
60% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 9 Dec 2024 → 31 Dec 2027.
Check your versionbazel --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Bazel release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 9 Dec 2024 | 1y 10mo ago |
| Active Support ended | 20 Jan 2026 | security fixes only after this |
| Security Support ends | 31 Dec 2027 | in 1y 3mo |
| Latest release | 8.8.1 · 24 Sept 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Bazel 9 extends security support by about 366 days.
Frequently asked questions
When does Bazel 8 reach end of life?
Bazel 8 reaches end of life on 31 Dec 2027 — 452 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Bazel 8 still supported?
Yes. Bazel 8 is currently maintained. Latest release: 8.8.1, published 24 Sept 2026.
What happens when Bazel 8 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 31 Dec 2027 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Bazel 8?
452 days. Moving to Bazel 9 instead buys roughly 366 more days of security support.