Istio 1.31 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Istio 1.31 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 28 Feb 2027.
146 days of security support left
1.31.1 latest release
19% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 31 Aug 2026 → 28 Feb 2027.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Istio release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 31 Aug 2026 | 1mo ago |
| Security Support ends | 28 Feb 2027 | in 5mo |
| Latest release | 1.31.1 · 21 Sept 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Istio 1.31 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 1.31 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istio 1.31 | 28 Feb 2027 | 146 | this branch |
| Istio 1.30 | 31 Dec 2026 | 87 | -59 days |
| Istio 1.29 | 31 Oct 2026 | 26 | -120 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Istio 1.31 reach end of life?
Istio 1.31 reaches end of life on 28 Feb 2027 — 146 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Istio 1.31 still supported?
Yes. Istio 1.31 is currently maintained. Latest release: 1.31.1, published 21 Sept 2026.
What happens when Istio 1.31 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 28 Feb 2027 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Istio 1.31?
146 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.
All Istio versions
1.31 supported 1.30 supported 1.29 supported 1.28 EOL 2026 1.27 EOL 2026 1.26 EOL 2025 1.25 EOL 2025 1.24 EOL 2025 1.23 EOL 2025 1.22 EOL 2025 1.21 EOL 2024 1.20 EOL 2024 1.19 EOL 2024 1.18 EOL 2024 1.17 EOL 2023 1.16 EOL 2023 1.15 EOL 2023 1.14 EOL 2022 1.13 EOL 2022 1.12 EOL 2022 1.11 EOL 2022 1.10 EOL 2022 1.9 EOL 2021 1.8 EOL 2021 1.7 EOL 2021