Valkey 8.1 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Valkey 8.1 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 31 Mar 2030.
1,330 days of security support left
8.1.9 latest release
27% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 31 Mar 2025 → 31 Mar 2030.
Check your versionvalkey-server --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Valkey release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 31 Mar 2025 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 31 Mar 2030 | in 1,330 days |
| Active support ended | 31 Mar 2028 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 8.1.9 · 21 Jul 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Valkey 8.1 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 8.1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valkey 9.0 | 21 Oct 2028 | 804 | -526 days |
| Valkey 8.1 | 31 Mar 2030 | 1,330 | this branch |
| Valkey 8.0 | 15 Sept 2027 | 402 | -928 days |
| Valkey 7.2 | 16 Apr 2029 | 981 | -349 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Valkey 8.1 reach end of life?
Valkey 8.1 reaches end of life on 31 Mar 2030 — 1,330 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Valkey 8.1 still supported?
Yes. Valkey 8.1 is currently maintained. Latest release: 8.1.9, published 21 Jul 2026.
What happens when Valkey 8.1 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 31 Mar 2030 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Valkey 8.1?
1,330 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.