Ceph 19 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Ceph 19 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 31 Oct 2026.
26 days of security support left
19.2.6 latest release
97% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 26 Sept 2024 → 31 Oct 2026.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Ceph release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 26 Sept 2024 | 2y ago |
| Security Support ends | 31 Oct 2026 | in 1mo |
| Latest release | 19.2.6 · 18 Aug 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Ceph 20 extends security support by about 213 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 19 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceph 20 | 1 Jun 2027 | 239 | +213 days |
| Ceph 19 | 31 Oct 2026 | 26 | this branch |
Frequently asked questions
When does Ceph 19 reach end of life?
Ceph 19 reaches end of life on 31 Oct 2026 — 26 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Ceph 19 still supported?
Yes. Ceph 19 is currently maintained. Latest release: 19.2.6, published 18 Aug 2026.
What happens when Ceph 19 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 31 Oct 2026 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Ceph 19?
26 days. Moving to Ceph 20 instead buys roughly 213 more days of security support.