Debian 13 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Debian 13 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 30 Jun 2030.
1,364 days of security support left
13.7 latest release
24% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 9 Aug 2025 → 30 Jun 2030.
Check your versioncat /etc/os-release
Support timeline
Official dates from the Debian release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 9 Aug 2025 | 1y 2mo ago |
| Debian Security Support ended | 9 Aug 2028 | security fixes only after this |
| Debian <abbr title="Long Term Support">LTS</abbr> ends | 30 Jun 2030 | in 3y 9mo |
| <abbr title="Extended LTS">ELTS</abbr> ends | 30 Jun 2035 | in 8y 9mo |
| Latest release | 13.7 · 12 Sept 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Debian 13 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 13 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 13 | 30 Jun 2030 | 1,364 | this branch |
| Debian 12 | 30 Jun 2028 | 634 | -730 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Debian 13 reach end of life?
Debian 13 reaches end of life on 30 Jun 2030 — 1,364 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Debian 13 still supported?
Yes. Debian 13 is currently maintained. Latest release: 13.7, published 12 Sept 2026.
What happens when Debian 13 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 30 Jun 2030 this branch receives no further updates under standard support, though extended support runs to 30 Jun 2035.
How long do I have to upgrade from Debian 13?
1,364 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.