Rocky Linux 8 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Rocky Linux 8 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 31 May 2029.
969 days of security support left
8.10 latest release
67% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 1 May 2021 → 31 May 2029.
Check your versioncat /etc/os-release
Support timeline
Official dates from the Rocky Linux release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 1 May 2021 | 5y 5mo ago |
| Active Support ended | 31 May 2024 | security fixes only after this |
| Security Support ends | 31 May 2029 | in 2y 8mo |
| Latest release | 8.10 · 31 May 2024 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Rocky Linux 10 extends security support by about 2,191 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Linux 10 | 31 May 2035 | 3,160 | +2,191 days |
| Rocky Linux 9 | 31 May 2032 | 2,065 | +1,096 days |
| Rocky Linux 8 | 31 May 2029 | 969 | this branch |
Frequently asked questions
When does Rocky Linux 8 reach end of life?
Rocky Linux 8 reaches end of life on 31 May 2029 — 969 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Rocky Linux 8 still supported?
Yes. Rocky Linux 8 is currently maintained. Latest release: 8.10, published 31 May 2024.
What happens when Rocky Linux 8 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 31 May 2029 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Rocky Linux 8?
969 days. Moving to Rocky Linux 10 instead buys roughly 2,191 more days of security support.