Oracle Linux 8 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Oracle Linux 8 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 31 Jul 2029.
1,030 days of security support left
8.10 latest release
72% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 19 Jul 2019 → 31 Jul 2029.
Check your versioncat /etc/oracle-release
Support timeline
Official dates from the Oracle Linux release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 19 Jul 2019 | 7y 3mo ago |
| Basic/Premier Support ends | 31 Jul 2029 | in 2y 10mo |
| Extended Support ends | 31 Jul 2032 | in 5y 10mo |
| Latest release | 8.10 · 28 May 2024 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Oracle Linux 10 extends security support by about 2,160 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oracle Linux 10 | 30 Jun 2035 | 3,190 | +2,160 days |
| Oracle Linux 9 | 30 Jun 2032 | 2,095 | +1,065 days |
| Oracle Linux 8 | 31 Jul 2029 | 1,030 | this branch |
Frequently asked questions
When does Oracle Linux 8 reach end of life?
Oracle Linux 8 reaches end of life on 31 Jul 2029 — 1,030 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Oracle Linux 8 still supported?
Yes. Oracle Linux 8 is currently maintained. Latest release: 8.10, published 28 May 2024.
What happens when Oracle Linux 8 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 31 Jul 2029 this branch receives no further updates under standard support, though extended support runs to 31 Jul 2032.
How long do I have to upgrade from Oracle Linux 8?
1,030 days. Moving to Oracle Linux 10 instead buys roughly 2,160 more days of security support.