Bazel 9 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Bazel 9 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 31 Dec 2028.
875 days of security support left
9.2.0 latest release
19% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 20 Jan 2026 → 31 Dec 2028.
Check your versionbazel --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Bazel release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 20 Jan 2026 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 31 Dec 2028 | in 875 days |
| Latest release | 9.2.0 · 13 Jul 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Bazel 9 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
Frequently asked questions
When does Bazel 9 reach end of life?
Bazel 9 reaches end of life on 31 Dec 2028 — 875 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Bazel 9 still supported?
Yes. Bazel 9 is currently maintained. Latest release: 9.2.0, published 13 Jul 2026.
What happens when Bazel 9 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 31 Dec 2028 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Bazel 9?
875 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.