GitHub Actions Runner Images ubuntu-22.04-arm64 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
GitHub Actions Runner Images ubuntu-22.04-arm64 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 17 Apr 2027.
Support timeline
Official dates from the GitHub Actions Runner Images release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 3 Sept 2024 | 2y 1mo ago |
| Active support ended | 17 Sept 2026 | security fixes only after this |
| Deprecated support ends | 17 Apr 2027 | in 6mo |
| Latest release | — | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
GitHub Actions Runner Images ubuntu-22.04-arm64 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs ubuntu-22.04-arm64 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GitHub Actions Runner Images ubuntu-22.04-arm64 | 17 Apr 2027 | 194 | this branch |
| GitHub Actions Runner Images macos-14-arm64 | 2 Nov 2026 | 28 | -166 days |
| GitHub Actions Runner Images macos-14 | 2 Nov 2026 | 28 | -166 days |
| GitHub Actions Runner Images ubuntu-22.04 | 17 Apr 2027 | 194 | 0 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does GitHub Actions Runner Images ubuntu-22.04-arm64 reach end of life?
GitHub Actions Runner Images ubuntu-22.04-arm64 reaches end of life on 17 Apr 2027 — 194 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is GitHub Actions Runner Images ubuntu-22.04-arm64 still supported?
Yes. GitHub Actions Runner Images ubuntu-22.04-arm64 is currently maintained. Latest release: —.
What happens when GitHub Actions Runner Images ubuntu-22.04-arm64 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 17 Apr 2027 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from GitHub Actions Runner Images ubuntu-22.04-arm64?
194 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.