GitLab Runner 19.5 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
GitLab Runner 19.5 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 21 Jan 2027.
89 days of security support left
19.5.1 latest release
9% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 15 Oct 2026 → 21 Jan 2027.
Check your versiongitlab-runner --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the GitLab Runner release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 15 Oct 2026 | this month |
| Active Support ended | 19 Nov 2026 | security fixes only after this |
| Maintenance Support ends | 21 Jan 2027 | in 3mo |
| Latest release | 19.5.1 · 22 Oct 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
GitLab Runner 19.5 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 19.5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GitLab Runner 19.5 | 21 Jan 2027 | 89 | this branch |
| GitLab Runner 19.4 | 17 Dec 2026 | 54 | -35 days |
| GitLab Runner 19.3 | 19 Nov 2026 | 26 | -63 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does GitLab Runner 19.5 reach end of life?
GitLab Runner 19.5 reaches end of life on 21 Jan 2027 — 89 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is GitLab Runner 19.5 still supported?
Yes. GitLab Runner 19.5 is currently maintained. Latest release: 19.5.1, published 22 Oct 2026.
What happens when GitLab Runner 19.5 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 21 Jan 2027 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from GitLab Runner 19.5?
89 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.