Kubernetes 1.35 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Kubernetes 1.35 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 28 Feb 2027.
203 days of security support left
1.35.7 latest release
54% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 17 Dec 2025 → 28 Feb 2027.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Kubernetes release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 17 Dec 2025 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 28 Feb 2027 | in 203 days |
| Active support ended | 28 Dec 2026 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 1.35.7 · 22 Jul 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Kubernetes 1.36 extends security support by about 120 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 1.35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kubernetes 1.36 | 28 Jun 2027 | 323 | +120 days |
| Kubernetes 1.35 | 28 Feb 2027 | 203 | this branch |
| Kubernetes 1.34 | 27 Oct 2026 | 79 | -124 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Kubernetes 1.35 reach end of life?
Kubernetes 1.35 reaches end of life on 28 Feb 2027 — 203 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Kubernetes 1.35 still supported?
Yes. Kubernetes 1.35 is currently maintained. Latest release: 1.35.7, published 22 Jul 2026.
What happens when Kubernetes 1.35 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 Kubernetes 1.35?
203 days. Moving to Kubernetes 1.36 instead buys roughly 120 more days of security support.