Salt 3008 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Salt 3008 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 30 Jun 2028.
634 days of security support left
3008.3 latest release
17% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 27 May 2026 → 30 Jun 2028.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Salt release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 27 May 2026 | 4mo ago |
| Active Support ended | 30 Jun 2027 | security fixes only after this |
| CVE & Critical Support ends | 30 Jun 2028 | in 1y 9mo |
| Latest release | 3008.3 · 30 Sept 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Salt 3008 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 3008 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt 3008 | 30 Jun 2028 | 634 | this branch |
| Salt 3006 | 30 Jun 2027 | 268 | -366 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Salt 3008 reach end of life?
Salt 3008 reaches end of life on 30 Jun 2028 — 634 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Salt 3008 still supported?
Yes. Salt 3008 is currently maintained. Latest release: 3008.3, published 30 Sept 2026.
What happens when Salt 3008 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 30 Jun 2028 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Salt 3008?
634 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.