Valkey 7.2 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Valkey 7.2 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 16 Apr 2029.
981 days of security support left
7.2.14 latest release
53% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 15 Aug 2023 → 16 Apr 2029.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Valkey release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 15 Aug 2023 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 16 Apr 2029 | in 981 days |
| Active support ended | 16 Apr 2027 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 7.2.14 · 21 Jul 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Valkey 7.2 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 7.2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valkey 9.0 | 21 Oct 2028 | 804 | -177 days |
| Valkey 8.1 | 31 Mar 2030 | 1,330 | +349 days |
| Valkey 8.0 | 15 Sept 2027 | 402 | -579 days |
| Valkey 7.2 | 16 Apr 2029 | 981 | this branch |
Frequently asked questions
When does Valkey 7.2 reach end of life?
Valkey 7.2 reaches end of life on 16 Apr 2029 — 981 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Valkey 7.2 still supported?
Yes. Valkey 7.2 is currently maintained. Latest release: 7.2.14, published 21 Jul 2026.
What happens when Valkey 7.2 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 16 Apr 2029 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Valkey 7.2?
981 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.