Kubernetes 1.34 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Kubernetes 1.34 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 27 Oct 2026.
79 days of security support left
1.34.10 latest release
81% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 27 Aug 2025 → 27 Oct 2026.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Kubernetes release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 27 Aug 2025 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 27 Oct 2026 | in 79 days |
| Active support ended | 27 Aug 2026 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 1.34.10 · 22 Jul 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Kubernetes 1.36 extends security support by about 244 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 1.34 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kubernetes 1.36 | 28 Jun 2027 | 323 | +244 days |
| Kubernetes 1.35 | 28 Feb 2027 | 203 | +124 days |
| Kubernetes 1.34 | 27 Oct 2026 | 79 | this branch |
Frequently asked questions
When does Kubernetes 1.34 reach end of life?
Kubernetes 1.34 reaches end of life on 27 Oct 2026 — 79 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Kubernetes 1.34 still supported?
Yes. Kubernetes 1.34 is currently maintained. Latest release: 1.34.10, published 22 Jul 2026.
What happens when Kubernetes 1.34 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 27 Oct 2026 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Kubernetes 1.34?
79 days. Moving to Kubernetes 1.36 instead buys roughly 244 more days of security support.