Vitess 24 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Vitess 24 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 30 Apr 2027.
207 days of security support left
24.0.4 latest release
43% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 30 Apr 2026 → 30 Apr 2027.
Check your versionvtctl --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Vitess release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 30 Apr 2026 | 5mo ago |
| Support ends | 30 Apr 2027 | in 7mo |
| Latest release | 24.0.4 · 1 Oct 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Vitess 24 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitess 24 | 30 Apr 2027 | 207 | this branch |
| Vitess 23 | 4 Nov 2026 | 30 | -177 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Vitess 24 reach end of life?
Vitess 24 reaches end of life on 30 Apr 2027 — 207 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Vitess 24 still supported?
Yes. Vitess 24 is currently maintained. Latest release: 24.0.4, published 1 Oct 2026.
What happens when Vitess 24 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 30 Apr 2027 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Vitess 24?
207 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.