Erlang 28 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Erlang 28 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 20 May 2028.
593 days of security support left
28.5.0.7 latest release
46% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 20 May 2025 → 20 May 2028.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Erlang release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 20 May 2025 | 1y 5mo ago |
| Active Support ended | 11 May 2026 | security fixes only after this |
| Security Support ends | 20 May 2028 | in 1y 7mo |
| Latest release | 28.5.0.7 · 21 Sept 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Erlang 29 extends security support by about 356 days.
Frequently asked questions
When does Erlang 28 reach end of life?
Erlang 28 reaches end of life on 20 May 2028 — 593 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Erlang 28 still supported?
Yes. Erlang 28 is currently maintained. Latest release: 28.5.0.7, published 21 Sept 2026.
What happens when Erlang 28 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 20 May 2028 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Erlang 28?
593 days. Moving to Erlang 29 instead buys roughly 356 more days of security support.