Red Hat OpenShift 4.16 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Red Hat OpenShift 4.16 reached end of life on 27 Dec 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Red Hat OpenShift release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 27 Jun 2024 | — |
| End of life | 27 Dec 2025 | 0.6 years ago |
| Active support ended | 1 Jan 2025 | security fixes only after this |
| Extended support ends | 27 Jun 2026 | over |
| Latest release | 4.16.66 · 16 Jul 2026 | final |
Where to go from 4.16
Recommended target: Red Hat OpenShift 4.22 (supported until 31 Dec 2027).
The newest actively supported branch is Red Hat OpenShift 4.22 (latest release 4.22.6).
Frequently asked questions
Is Red Hat OpenShift 4.16 still safe to use?
Red Hat OpenShift 4.16 reached end of life on 27 Dec 2025, 225 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Red Hat OpenShift 4.16?
Yes — the final release (4.16.66) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Red Hat OpenShift 4.16 to?
Upgrade to Red Hat OpenShift 4.22, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 31 Dec 2027).