GitLab Runner 19.1 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
GitLab Runner 19.1 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 17 Sept 2026.
39 days of security support left
19.1.2 latest release
57% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 18 Jun 2026 → 17 Sept 2026.
Check your versiongitlab-runner --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the GitLab Runner release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 18 Jun 2026 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 17 Sept 2026 | in 39 days |
| Active support ended | 16 Jul 2026 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 19.1.2 · 28 Jul 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to GitLab Runner 19.2 extends security support by about 33 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 19.1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GitLab Runner 19.2 | 20 Oct 2026 | 72 | +33 days |
| GitLab Runner 19.1 | 17 Sept 2026 | 39 | this branch |
| GitLab Runner 19.0 | 20 Aug 2026 | 11 | -28 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does GitLab Runner 19.1 reach end of life?
GitLab Runner 19.1 reaches end of life on 17 Sept 2026 — 39 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is GitLab Runner 19.1 still supported?
Yes. GitLab Runner 19.1 is currently maintained. Latest release: 19.1.2, published 28 Jul 2026.
What happens when GitLab Runner 19.1 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 17 Sept 2026 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from GitLab Runner 19.1?
39 days. Moving to GitLab Runner 19.2 instead buys roughly 33 more days of security support.