Freedesktop SDK 26.08 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Freedesktop SDK 26.08 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 1 Sept 2028.
697 days of security support left
26.08.2 latest release
5% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 1 Sept 2026 → 1 Sept 2028.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Freedesktop SDK release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 1 Sept 2026 | 1mo ago |
| Security Support ends | 1 Sept 2028 | in 1y 11mo |
| Latest release | 26.08.2 · 28 Sept 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Freedesktop SDK 26.08 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 26.08 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedesktop SDK 26.08 | 1 Sept 2028 | 697 | this branch |
| Freedesktop SDK 25.08 | 1 Sept 2027 | 331 | -366 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Freedesktop SDK 26.08 reach end of life?
Freedesktop SDK 26.08 reaches end of life on 1 Sept 2028 — 697 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Freedesktop SDK 26.08 still supported?
Yes. Freedesktop SDK 26.08 is currently maintained. Latest release: 26.08.2, published 28 Sept 2026.
What happens when Freedesktop SDK 26.08 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 1 Sept 2028 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Freedesktop SDK 26.08?
697 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.