ROS 2 End of Life Dates
FrameworksAll 12 ROS 2 release branches: support windows, latest releases, and what each EOL branch has missed since. Updated daily — last refresh 2026-10-05.
4still supported
8end of life
31 Dec 2026next to expire — kilted
Support lifecycle at a glance
■ supported ■ security fixes only ■ end of life
All versions
Release dates, end of life dates and current support status for every ROS 2 branch.
| Branch | Released | End Of Life ends | Status | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lyrical | 22 May 20264mo ago | 31 May 2031in 4y 8mo | supported | — |
| kilted | 23 May 20251y 4mo ago | 31 Dec 2026in 3mo | supported | — |
| jazzy | 23 May 20242y 4mo ago | 31 May 2029in 2y 8mo | supported | — |
| iron | 23 May 20233y 4mo ago | 4 Dec 20241y 10mo ago | EOL | — |
| humble | 23 May 20224y 4mo ago | 31 May 2027in 8mo | supported | — |
| galactic | 23 May 20215y 4mo ago | 9 Dec 20223y 10mo ago | EOL | — |
| foxy | 5 Jun 20206y 4mo ago | 20 Jun 20233y 4mo ago | EOL | — |
| eloquent | 22 Nov 20196y 10mo ago | 30 Nov 20205y 10mo ago | EOL | — |
| dashing | 31 May 20197y 4mo ago | 31 May 20215y 4mo ago | EOL | — |
| crystal | 14 Dec 20187y 10mo ago | 31 Dec 20196y 9mo ago | EOL | — |
| bouncy | 2 Jul 20188y 3mo ago | 31 Jul 20197y 2mo ago | EOL | — |
| ardent | 8 Dec 20178y 10mo ago | 31 Dec 20187y 9mo ago | EOL | — |