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GoEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status

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Programming LanguagesLatest Version: 1.27.1Latest Release: Sep 1, 2026

Go (Golang) is a statically typed, compiled language developed by Google, designed for simplicity and efficient concurrency.

Support summary

Go currently has supported cycles. Track the next EOL date and validate upgrades before your change window.

What do EOL and support statuses mean?

Next EOL

No announced EOL date is currently listed.

Supported cycles

2

0 lts

Versions

18

Latest Version

1.27.1

Active Support

2

EOL

16

Lifecycle Timeline

Mar 15, 2022As of Sep 27, 2026
1.27Active · Date not announced
1.26Active · Date not announced
1.25EOL · Aug 19, 2026
1.24EOL · Feb 10, 2026
1.23EOL · Aug 12, 2025
1.22EOL · Feb 11, 2025
1.21EOL · Aug 13, 2024
1.20EOL · Feb 6, 2024
1.19EOL · Sep 6, 2023
1.18EOL · Feb 1, 2023
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

ReleaseRelease DateActive SupportEOLLatest VersionLTSStatus
1.27Aug 19, 2026MaintainedDate not announced1.27.1No
Active
1.26Feb 10, 2026MaintainedDate not announced1.26.8No
Active
1.25Aug 12, 2025EndedAug 19, 20261.25.14No
EOL
1.24Feb 11, 2025EndedFeb 10, 20261.24.13No
EOL
1.23Aug 13, 2024EndedAug 12, 20251.23.12No
EOL
1.22Feb 6, 2024EndedFeb 11, 20251.22.12No
EOL
1.21Aug 8, 2023EndedAug 13, 20241.21.13No
EOL
1.20Feb 1, 2023EndedFeb 6, 20241.20.14No
EOL
1.19Aug 2, 2022EndedSep 6, 20231.19.13No
EOL
1.18Mar 15, 2022EndedFeb 1, 20231.18.10No
EOL
1.17Aug 16, 2021EndedAug 2, 20221.17.13No
EOL
1.16Feb 16, 2021EndedMar 15, 20221.16.15No
EOL
1.15Aug 11, 2020EndedAug 16, 20211.15.15No
EOL
1.14Feb 25, 2020EndedFeb 16, 20211.14.15No
EOL
1.13Sep 3, 2019EndedAug 11, 20201.13.15No
EOL
1.12Feb 25, 2019EndedFeb 25, 20201.12.17No
EOL
1.11Aug 24, 2018EndedSep 3, 20191.11.13No
EOL
1.10Feb 16, 2018EndedFeb 25, 20191.10.8No
EOL

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which versions of Go have reached end of life?
The following Go versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 1.25, 1.24, 1.23, 1.22, 1.21, 1.20, 1.19, 1.18 (and 8 more). It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using Go 1.25?
Go 1.25 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 Go?
The latest version of Go is 1.27.1, released in the 1.27 release cycle.
How many versions of Go are currently supported?
Go currently has 2 actively supported version(s): 1.27, 1.26.
When does Go 1.27 reach end of life?
Go 1.27 does not have a specific end-of-life date announced yet.
What should I do when Go reaches end of life?
When a Go 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.