Red Hat OpenShift 4.22 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Red Hat OpenShift 4.22 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 31 Dec 2027.
509 days of security support left
4.22.6 latest release
11% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 9 Jun 2026 → 31 Dec 2027.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Red Hat OpenShift release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 9 Jun 2026 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 31 Dec 2027 | in 509 days |
| Active support ended | 31 Dec 2026 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 4.22.6 · 21 Jul 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Red Hat OpenShift 4.22 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 4.22 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hat OpenShift 4.22 | 31 Dec 2027 | 509 | this branch |
| Red Hat OpenShift 4.21 | 3 Aug 2027 | 359 | -150 days |
| Red Hat OpenShift 4.20 | 21 Apr 2027 | 255 | -254 days |
| Red Hat OpenShift 4.19 | 17 Dec 2026 | 130 | -379 days |
| Red Hat OpenShift 4.18 | 25 Aug 2026 | 16 | -493 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Red Hat OpenShift 4.22 reach end of life?
Red Hat OpenShift 4.22 reaches end of life on 31 Dec 2027 — 509 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Red Hat OpenShift 4.22 still supported?
Yes. Red Hat OpenShift 4.22 is currently maintained. Latest release: 4.22.6, published 21 Jul 2026.
What happens when Red Hat OpenShift 4.22 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 31 Dec 2027 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Red Hat OpenShift 4.22?
509 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.
All Red Hat OpenShift versions
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