Salt 3006 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Salt 3006 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 30 Jun 2027.
268 days of security support left
3006.28 latest release
83% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 18 Apr 2023 → 30 Jun 2027.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Salt release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 18 Apr 2023 | 3y 6mo ago |
| Active Support ended | 31 Jul 2026 | security fixes only after this |
| CVE & Critical Support ends | 30 Jun 2027 | in 9mo |
| Latest release | 3006.28 · 30 Sept 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Salt 3008 extends security support by about 366 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 3006 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt 3008 | 30 Jun 2028 | 634 | +366 days |
| Salt 3006 | 30 Jun 2027 | 268 | this branch |
Frequently asked questions
When does Salt 3006 reach end of life?
Salt 3006 reaches end of life on 30 Jun 2027 — 268 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Salt 3006 still supported?
Yes. Salt 3006 is currently maintained. Latest release: 3006.28, published 30 Sept 2026.
What happens when Salt 3006 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 30 Jun 2027 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Salt 3006?
268 days. Moving to Salt 3008 instead buys roughly 366 more days of security support.