Debian end-of-life: support & EOL dates for every release
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This is when each Debian release line stops receiving security updates. 2 release lines are still supported — the next to reach end-of-life is Debian 12 on 30 Jun 2028. Running an end-of-life version means new vulnerabilities stay unpatched.
Debian support timeline
Each release line and the date it reaches end-of-life — newest first.
| Release | Latest version | End-of-life | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 13 | 13.7 | 30 Jun 2030 · in 45 mo | Supported |
| Debian 12 | 12.15 | 30 Jun 2028 · in 21 mo | Supported |
| Debian 11 | 11.11 | 31 Aug 2026 | End of life |
| Debian 10 | 10.13 | 30 Jun 2024 | End of life |
| Debian 9 | 9.13 | 1 Jul 2022 | End of life |
| Debian 8 | 8.11 | 30 Jun 2020 | End of life |
| Debian 7 | 7.11 | 31 May 2018 | End of life |
| Debian 6 | 6.0.10 | 29 Feb 2016 | End of life |
| Debian 5 | 5.0.10 | 6 Feb 2012 | End of life |
| Debian 4 | 4.0r9 | 15 Feb 2010 | End of life |
| Debian 3.1 | 3.1r8 | 31 Mar 2008 | End of life |
| Debian 3.0 | 3.0r6 | 30 Jun 2006 | End of life |
| Debian 2.2 | 2.2r7 | 30 Jun 2003 | End of life |
| Debian 2.1 | 2.1r5 | 30 Oct 2000 | End of life |
| Debian 2.0 | 2.0r5 | 15 Feb 1999 | End of life |
| Debian 1.3 | 1.3.1 r.6 | 8 Dec 1998 | End of life |
| Debian 1.2 | 1.2 | 23 Oct 1997 | End of life |
| Debian 1.1 | 1.1 | 12 Dec 1996 | End of life |
Which Debian version should I run?
The safest choice is the latest supported release, 13.7. If you're on an end-of-life line, plan an upgrade to a supported one before security updates stop. See Debian's full security status →
Get warned before Debian reaches end-of-life
End-of-life dates are easy to miss until it's too late. Monitor Debian on IsItPatched and we'll email you before the release line you run stops getting security updates — free, no account needed to start.
Debian end-of-life — frequently asked
What Debian versions are still supported?
As of September 2026, these Debian release lines still receive security updates: 13, 12. The latest supported release is 13.7. Versions older than these (11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3.1, 3.0, 2.2, 2.1, 2.0, 1.3, 1.2, 1.1) are end-of-life and no longer patched.
When does Debian 12 reach end of life?
Debian 12 reaches end-of-life on 30 Jun 2028 — about 21 months away. After that date it stops receiving security patches.
Is Debian end-of-life?
No — Debian still has supported release lines (13, 12). But individual older versions are end-of-life, so what matters is the specific version you run.
How do I know when my Debian version reaches end of life?
Check the version you run on its product page, or monitor Debian 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 Debian. See related: Debian security status · full EOL calendar · what is end-of-life software? · disclaimer.