RabbitMQ 4.3 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
RabbitMQ 4.3 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 30 Nov 2026.
45 days of security support left
4.3.6 latest release
80% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 23 Apr 2026 → 30 Nov 2026.
Check your versionrabbitmqctl --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the RabbitMQ release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 23 Apr 2026 | 6mo ago |
| Community Support ends | 30 Nov 2026 | in 1mo |
| Latest release | 4.3.6 · 14 Sept 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
RabbitMQ 4.3 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 4.3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RabbitMQ 4.3 | 30 Nov 2026 | 45 | this branch |
Frequently asked questions
When does RabbitMQ 4.3 reach end of life?
RabbitMQ 4.3 reaches end of life on 30 Nov 2026 — 45 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is RabbitMQ 4.3 still supported?
Yes. RabbitMQ 4.3 is currently maintained. Latest release: 4.3.6, published 14 Sept 2026.
What happens when RabbitMQ 4.3 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 30 Nov 2026 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from RabbitMQ 4.3?
45 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.