CentOS end-of-life: support & EOL dates for every release
The CentOS Project · OS / Linux · 0 supported · 4 end-of-life · updated June 2026 · what is end-of-life? →
Every tracked CentOS release line in our data has reached end-of-life — they no longer receive security updates. Check with the vendor for any newer release line.
CentOS support timeline
Each release line and the date it reaches end-of-life — newest first.
| Release | Latest version | End-of-life | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CentOS 7 | 7 (2009) | 30 Jun 2024 | End of life |
| CentOS 8 | 8 (2111) | 31 Dec 2021 | End of life |
| CentOS 6 | 6.10 | 30 Nov 2020 | End of life |
| CentOS 5 | 5.11 | 31 Mar 2017 | End of life |
Which CentOS version should I run?
Stay on a supported release line (see the timeline above) and keep it current. See CentOS's full security status →
Get warned before CentOS reaches end-of-life
End-of-life dates are easy to miss until it's too late. Monitor CentOS on IsItPatched and we'll email you before the release line you run stops getting security updates — free, no account needed to start.
CentOS end-of-life — frequently asked
What CentOS versions are still supported?
Every tracked CentOS release line in our data has reached end-of-life. Check the vendor for any newer line.
Is CentOS end-of-life?
All tracked CentOS release lines have reached end-of-life in our data.
How do I know when my CentOS version reaches end of life?
Check the version you run on its product page, or monitor CentOS on IsItPatched to get an email alert before the release line you use reaches end-of-life — so you can upgrade in time.
EOL dates aggregated from endoflife.date and vendor sources, and can change — always confirm with The CentOS Project. See related: CentOS security status · full EOL calendar · what is end-of-life software? · disclaimer.