Kubernetes 1.37 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Kubernetes 1.37 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 28 Oct 2027.
388 days of security support left
1.37.1 latest release
9% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 26 Aug 2026 → 28 Oct 2027.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Kubernetes release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 26 Aug 2026 | 1mo ago |
| Active Support ended | 28 Aug 2027 | security fixes only after this |
| Maintenance Support ends | 28 Oct 2027 | in 1y 1mo |
| Latest release | 1.37.1 · 23 Sept 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Kubernetes 1.37 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 1.37 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kubernetes 1.37 | 28 Oct 2027 | 388 | this branch |
| Kubernetes 1.36 | 28 Jun 2027 | 266 | -122 days |
| Kubernetes 1.35 | 28 Feb 2027 | 146 | -242 days |
| Kubernetes 1.34 | 27 Oct 2026 | 22 | -366 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Kubernetes 1.37 reach end of life?
Kubernetes 1.37 reaches end of life on 28 Oct 2027 — 388 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Kubernetes 1.37 still supported?
Yes. Kubernetes 1.37 is currently maintained. Latest release: 1.37.1, published 23 Sept 2026.
What happens when Kubernetes 1.37 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 28 Oct 2027 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Kubernetes 1.37?
388 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.
All Kubernetes versions
1.37 supported 1.36 supported 1.35 supported 1.34 supported 1.33 EOL 2026 1.32 EOL 2026 1.31 EOL 2025 1.30 EOL 2025 1.29 EOL 2025 1.28 EOL 2024 1.27 EOL 2024 1.26 EOL 2024 1.25 EOL 2023 1.24 EOL 2023 1.23 EOL 2023 1.22 EOL 2022 1.21 EOL 2022 1.20 EOL 2022 1.19 EOL 2021 1.18 EOL 2021 1.17 EOL 2020 1.16 EOL 2020