SUSE Linux Micro 5.3 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
SUSE Linux Micro 5.3 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 30 Oct 2026.
14 days of security support left
99% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 25 Oct 2022 → 30 Oct 2026.
Check your versioncat /etc/os-release
Support timeline
Official dates from the SUSE Linux Micro release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 25 Oct 2022 | 4y ago |
| General Support ends | 30 Oct 2026 | this month |
| Latest release | — | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to SUSE Linux Micro 6.2 extends security support by about 1,127 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 5.3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSE Linux Micro 6.2 | 30 Nov 2029 | 1,141 | +1,127 days |
| SUSE Linux Micro 6.1 | 30 Nov 2028 | 776 | +762 days |
| SUSE Linux Micro 6.0 | 30 Jun 2028 | 623 | +609 days |
| SUSE Linux Micro 5.5 | 31 Oct 2027 | 380 | +366 days |
| SUSE Linux Micro 5.4 | 30 Apr 2027 | 196 | +182 days |
| SUSE Linux Micro 5.3 | 30 Oct 2026 | 14 | this branch |
Frequently asked questions
When does SUSE Linux Micro 5.3 reach end of life?
SUSE Linux Micro 5.3 reaches end of life on 30 Oct 2026 — 14 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is SUSE Linux Micro 5.3 still supported?
Yes. SUSE Linux Micro 5.3 is currently maintained. Latest release: —.
What happens when SUSE Linux Micro 5.3 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 30 Oct 2026 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from SUSE Linux Micro 5.3?
14 days. Moving to SUSE Linux Micro 6.2 instead buys roughly 1,127 more days of security support.