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DebianEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
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Operating SystemsLatest Version: 13.7Latest Release: Sep 12, 2026
Debian is one of the oldest and most influential free Linux distributions, known for its stability and extensive package repository.
Support summary
Debian has cycles in security-only maintenance. Production workloads should move toward actively supported releases.
What do EOL and support statuses mean?Next EOL
Jun 30, 2028
Debian 12 · 642 days left
Supported cycles
2
0 lts
Versions
18
Latest Version
13.7
Active Support
1
EOL
16
Lifecycle Timeline
Apr 8, 2007As of Sep 27, 2026
13Active · Jun 30, 2030
12Security · Jun 30, 2028
11EOL · Aug 31, 2026
10EOL · Jun 30, 2024
9EOL · Jul 1, 2022
8EOL · Jun 30, 2020
7EOL · May 31, 2018
6EOL · Feb 29, 2016
5EOL · Feb 6, 2012
4EOL · Feb 15, 2010
ActiveSecurityEOLHistorical phase unknown
Bars show history up to the snapshot date. Gray intervals lack dated support boundaries; arrows indicate an unannounced EOL date, not a support guarantee.
Versions
| Release | Release Date | Active Support | EOL | Latest Version | LTS | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13Trixie | Aug 9, 2025 | Aug 9, 2028 | Jun 30, 2030 | 13.7 | No | Active |
| 12Bookworm | Jun 10, 2023 | Jul 11, 2026 | Jun 30, 2028 | 12.15 | No | Security |
| 11Bullseye | Aug 14, 2021 | Aug 14, 2024 | Aug 31, 2026 | 11.11 | No | EOL |
| 10Buster | Jul 6, 2019 | Sep 10, 2022 | Jun 30, 2024 | 10.13 | No | EOL |
| 9Stretch | Jun 17, 2017 | Jul 18, 2020 | Jul 1, 2022 | 9.13 | No | EOL |
| 8Jessie | Apr 25, 2015 | Jun 17, 2018 | Jun 30, 2020 | 8.11 | No | EOL |
| 7Wheezy | May 4, 2013 | Apr 25, 2016 | May 31, 2018 | 7.11 | No | EOL |
| 6Squeeze | Feb 6, 2011 | May 31, 2014 | Feb 29, 2016 | 6.0.10 | No | EOL |
| 5Lenny | Feb 14, 2009 | Feb 6, 2012 | Feb 6, 2012 | 5.0.10 | No | EOL |
| 4Etch | Apr 8, 2007 | Feb 15, 2010 | Feb 15, 2010 | 4.0r9 | No | EOL |
| 3.1Sarge | Jun 6, 2005 | Mar 31, 2008 | Mar 31, 2008 | 3.1r8 | No | EOL |
| 3.0Woody | Jul 19, 2002 | Jun 30, 2006 | Jun 30, 2006 | 3.0r6 | No | EOL |
| 2.2Potato | Aug 15, 2000 | Jun 30, 2003 | Jun 30, 2003 | 2.2r7 | No | EOL |
| 2.1Slink | Mar 9, 1999 | Sep 30, 2000 | Oct 30, 2000 | 2.1r5 | No | EOL |
| 2.0Hamm | Jul 24, 1998 | Feb 15, 1999 | Feb 15, 1999 | 2.0r5 | No | EOL |
| 1.3Bo | Jul 2, 1997 | Dec 8, 1998 | Dec 8, 1998 | 1.3.1 r.6 | No | EOL |
| 1.2Rex | Dec 12, 1996 | Oct 23, 1997 | Oct 23, 1997 | 1.2 | No | EOL |
| 1.1Buzz | Jun 17, 1996 | Dec 12, 1996 | Dec 12, 1996 | 1.1 | No | EOL |
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Which versions of Debian have reached end of life?
The following Debian versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4 (and 8 more). It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using Debian 11?
Debian 11 has reached end of life and no longer receives security patches or bug fixes. Continuing to use it may expose your systems to known vulnerabilities. We strongly recommend upgrading to a supported version.
What is the latest version of Debian?
The latest version of Debian is 13.7, released in the 13 release cycle.
How many versions of Debian are currently supported?
Debian currently has 2 actively supported version(s): 13, 12.
When does Debian 13 reach end of life?
Debian 13 is scheduled to reach end of life on Jun 30, 2030.
What should I do when Debian reaches end of life?
When a Debian version reaches end of life, you should: 1) Plan your migration to a supported version as soon as possible. 2) Review the release notes for breaking changes. 3) Test your applications thoroughly in a staging environment. 4) Update your dependencies to ensure compatibility with the new version.