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DjangoEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
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FrameworksLatest Version: 6.1.1Latest Release: Sep 2, 2026
Django is a high-level Python web framework that encourages rapid development and clean, pragmatic design.
Support summary
Django has cycles in security-only maintenance. Production workloads should move toward actively supported releases.
What do EOL and support statuses mean?Next EOL
Apr 30, 2027
Django 6.0 · 215 days left
Supported cycles
3
5 lts
Versions
23
Latest Version
6.1.1
Active Support
1
EOL
20
Lifecycle Timeline
Aug 4, 2020As of Sep 27, 2026
6.1Active · Dec 31, 2027
6.0Security · Apr 30, 2027
5.2Security · Apr 30, 2028
5.1EOL · Dec 3, 2025
5.0EOL · Apr 2, 2025
4.2EOL · Apr 7, 2026
4.1EOL · Dec 1, 2023
4.0EOL · Apr 1, 2023
3.2EOL · Apr 1, 2024
3.1EOL · Dec 7, 2021
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.1 | Aug 5, 2026 | Apr 30, 2027 | Dec 31, 2027 | 6.1.1 | No | Active |
| 6.0 | Dec 3, 2025 | Aug 4, 2026 | Apr 30, 2027 | 6.0.8 | No | Security |
| 5.2 | Apr 2, 2025 | Dec 3, 2025 | Apr 30, 2028 | 5.2.17 | Yes | Security |
| 5.1 | Aug 7, 2024 | Apr 2, 2025 | Dec 3, 2025 | 5.1.15 | No | EOL |
| 5.0 | Dec 4, 2023 | Aug 7, 2024 | Apr 2, 2025 | 5.0.14 | No | EOL |
| 4.2 | Apr 3, 2023 | Dec 4, 2023 | Apr 7, 2026 | 4.2.30 | Yes | EOL |
| 4.1 | Aug 3, 2022 | Apr 5, 2023 | Dec 1, 2023 | 4.1.13 | No | EOL |
| 4.0 | Dec 7, 2021 | Aug 3, 2022 | Apr 1, 2023 | 4.0.10 | No | EOL |
| 3.2 | Apr 6, 2021 | Dec 7, 2021 | Apr 1, 2024 | 3.2.25 | Yes | EOL |
| 3.1 | Aug 4, 2020 | Apr 6, 2021 | Dec 7, 2021 | 3.1.14 | No | EOL |
| 3.0 | Dec 2, 2019 | Aug 3, 2020 | Apr 6, 2021 | 3.0.14 | No | EOL |
| 2.2 | Apr 1, 2019 | Dec 2, 2019 | Apr 11, 2022 | 2.2.28 | Yes | EOL |
| 2.1 | Aug 1, 2018 | Apr 1, 2019 | Dec 2, 2019 | 2.1.15 | No | EOL |
| 2.0 | Dec 2, 2017 | Aug 1, 2018 | Apr 1, 2019 | 2.0.13 | No | EOL |
| 1.11 | Apr 4, 2017 | Dec 2, 2017 | Apr 1, 2020 | 1.11.29 | Yes | EOL |
| 1.10 | Aug 1, 2016 | Apr 4, 2017 | Dec 2, 2017 | 1.10.8 | No | EOL |
| 1.9 | Dec 1, 2015 | Aug 1, 2016 | Apr 4, 2017 | 1.9.13 | No | EOL |
| 1.8 | Apr 1, 2015 | Dec 1, 2015 | Apr 1, 2018 | 1.8.19 | No | EOL |
| 1.7 | Sep 3, 2014 | Apr 1, 2015 | Dec 1, 2015 | 1.7.11 | No | EOL |
| 1.6 | Nov 6, 2013 | Sep 2, 2014 | Apr 1, 2015 | 1.6.11 | No | EOL |
| 1.5 | Feb 26, 2013 | Nov 6, 2013 | Sep 2, 2014 | 1.5.12 | No | EOL |
| 1.4 | Mar 23, 2012 | Feb 26, 2013 | Oct 1, 2015 | 1.4.22 | No | EOL |
| 1.3 | Mar 23, 2011 | Mar 23, 2012 | Feb 26, 2013 | 1.3.7 | No | EOL |
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Which versions of Django have reached end of life?
The following Django versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 5.1, 5.0, 4.2, 4.1, 4.0, 3.2, 3.1, 3.0 (and 12 more). It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using Django 5.1?
Django 5.1 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 Django?
The latest version of Django is 6.1.1, released in the 6.1 release cycle.
How many versions of Django are currently supported?
Django currently has 3 actively supported version(s): 6.1, 6.0, 5.2.
When does Django 6.1 reach end of life?
Django 6.1 is scheduled to reach end of life on Dec 31, 2027.
What should I do when Django reaches end of life?
When a Django 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.