Nomad 1.8 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Nomad 1.8 reached end of life on 11 Nov 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
271 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Nomad 2.0. Check your versionnomad --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Nomad release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 28 May 2024 | — |
| End of life | 11 Nov 2025 | 0.7 years ago |
| Latest release | 1.8.4 · 17 Sept 2024 | final |
Where to go from 1.8
Recommended target: Nomad 2.0.
The newest actively supported branch is Nomad 2.0 (latest release 2.0.4).
Frequently asked questions
Is Nomad 1.8 still safe to use?
Nomad 1.8 reached end of life on 11 Nov 2025, 271 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Nomad 1.8?
Yes — the final release (1.8.4) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Nomad 1.8 to?
Upgrade to Nomad 2.0, the newest actively supported branch.