Longhorn 1.12 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Longhorn 1.12 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 2 Dec 2027.
480 days of security support left
1.12.0 latest release
12% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 2 Jun 2026 → 2 Dec 2027.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Longhorn release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 2 Jun 2026 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 2 Dec 2027 | in 480 days |
| Latest release | 1.12.0 · 2 Jun 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Longhorn 1.12 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 1.12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longhorn 1.12 | 2 Dec 2027 | 480 | this branch |
| Longhorn 1.11 | 29 Jul 2027 | 354 | -126 days |
| Longhorn 1.10 | 25 Mar 2027 | 228 | -252 days |
| Longhorn 1.9 | 27 Nov 2026 | 110 | -370 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Longhorn 1.12 reach end of life?
Longhorn 1.12 reaches end of life on 2 Dec 2027 — 480 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Longhorn 1.12 still supported?
Yes. Longhorn 1.12 is currently maintained. Latest release: 1.12.0, published 2 Jun 2026.
What happens when Longhorn 1.12 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 2 Dec 2027 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Longhorn 1.12?
480 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.