Freedesktop SDK 24.08 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Freedesktop SDK 24.08 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 8 Sept 2026.
30 days of security support left
24.08.35 latest release
96% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 8 Sept 2024 → 8 Sept 2026.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Freedesktop SDK release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 8 Sept 2024 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 8 Sept 2026 | in 30 days |
| Latest release | 24.08.35 · 29 Jul 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Freedesktop SDK 25.08 extends security support by about 358 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 24.08 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedesktop SDK 25.08 | 1 Sept 2027 | 388 | +358 days |
| Freedesktop SDK 24.08 | 8 Sept 2026 | 30 | this branch |
Frequently asked questions
When does Freedesktop SDK 24.08 reach end of life?
Freedesktop SDK 24.08 reaches end of life on 8 Sept 2026 — 30 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Freedesktop SDK 24.08 still supported?
Yes. Freedesktop SDK 24.08 is currently maintained. Latest release: 24.08.35, published 29 Jul 2026.
What happens when Freedesktop SDK 24.08 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 8 Sept 2026 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Freedesktop SDK 24.08?
30 days. Moving to Freedesktop SDK 25.08 instead buys roughly 358 more days of security support.