ROS 2 lyrical End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
ROS 2 lyrical is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 31 May 2031.
1,699 days of security support left
7% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 22 May 2026 → 31 May 2031.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the ROS 2 release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 22 May 2026 | 4mo ago |
| End Of Life ends | 31 May 2031 | in 4y 8mo |
| Latest release | — | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
ROS 2 lyrical is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs lyrical |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROS 2 lyrical | 31 May 2031 | 1,699 | this branch |
| ROS 2 kilted | 31 Dec 2026 | 87 | -1,612 days |
| ROS 2 jazzy | 31 May 2029 | 969 | -730 days |
| ROS 2 humble | 31 May 2027 | 238 | -1,461 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does ROS 2 lyrical reach end of life?
ROS 2 lyrical reaches end of life on 31 May 2031 — 1,699 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is ROS 2 lyrical still supported?
Yes. ROS 2 lyrical is currently maintained. Latest release: —.
What happens when ROS 2 lyrical reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 31 May 2031 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from ROS 2 lyrical?
1,699 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.