Ceph 20 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Ceph 20 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 1 Jun 2027.
239 days of security support left
20.2.4 latest release
57% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 18 Nov 2025 → 1 Jun 2027.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Ceph release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 18 Nov 2025 | 11mo ago |
| Security Support ends | 1 Jun 2027 | in 8mo |
| Latest release | 20.2.4 · 18 Aug 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Ceph 20 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceph 20 | 1 Jun 2027 | 239 | this branch |
| Ceph 19 | 31 Oct 2026 | 26 | -213 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Ceph 20 reach end of life?
Ceph 20 reaches end of life on 1 Jun 2027 — 239 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Ceph 20 still supported?
Yes. Ceph 20 is currently maintained. Latest release: 20.2.4, published 18 Aug 2026.
What happens when Ceph 20 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 1 Jun 2027 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Ceph 20?
239 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.