VMware Photon 4.0 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
VMware Photon 4.0 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 11 Oct 2027.
428 days of security support left
82% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 25 Feb 2021 → 11 Oct 2027.
Check your versioncat /etc/os-release
Support timeline
Official dates from the VMware Photon release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 25 Feb 2021 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 11 Oct 2027 | in 428 days |
| Latest release | — | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
VMware Photon 4.0 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 4.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VMware Photon 4.0 | 11 Oct 2027 | 428 | this branch |
Frequently asked questions
When does VMware Photon 4.0 reach end of life?
VMware Photon 4.0 reaches end of life on 11 Oct 2027 — 428 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is VMware Photon 4.0 still supported?
Yes. VMware Photon 4.0 is currently maintained. Latest release: —.
What happens when VMware Photon 4.0 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 11 Oct 2027 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from VMware Photon 4.0?
428 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.