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OpenBSDEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status

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Operating SystemsLatest Version: 7.9Latest Release: N/A

OpenBSD is a security-focused, free Unix-like operating system emphasizing correctness, security, and code quality.

Support summary

OpenBSD 7.8 reaches EOL in 35 days. Start upgrade planning and compatibility testing now.

What do EOL and support statuses mean?

Next EOL

Nov 1, 2026

OpenBSD 7.8 · 35 days left

Supported cycles

2

0 lts

Versions

59

Latest Version

7.9

Active Support

2

EOL

57

Lifecycle Timeline

Oct 14, 2021As of Sep 27, 2026
7.9Active · Jun 1, 2027
7.8Active · Nov 1, 2026
7.7EOL · May 19, 2026
7.6EOL · Oct 22, 2025
7.5EOL · Apr 28, 2025
7.4EOL · Oct 8, 2024
7.3EOL · Apr 5, 2024
7.2EOL · Oct 16, 2023
7.1EOL · Apr 10, 2023
7.0EOL · Oct 20, 2022
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
7.9May 19, 2026MaintainedJun 1, 20277.9No
Active
7.8Oct 22, 2025MaintainedNov 1, 20267.8No
Active
7.7Apr 28, 2025EndedMay 19, 20267.7No
EOL
7.6Oct 8, 2024EndedOct 22, 20257.6No
EOL
7.5Apr 5, 2024EndedApr 28, 20257.5No
EOL
7.4Oct 16, 2023EndedOct 8, 20247.4No
EOL
7.3Apr 10, 2023EndedApr 5, 20247.3No
EOL
7.2Oct 20, 2022EndedOct 16, 20237.2No
EOL
7.1Apr 21, 2022EndedApr 10, 20237.1No
EOL
7.0Oct 14, 2021EndedOct 20, 20227.0No
EOL
6.9May 1, 2021EndedApr 21, 20226.9No
EOL
6.8Oct 18, 2020EndedOct 14, 20216.8No
EOL
6.7May 19, 2020EndedMay 1, 20216.7No
EOL
6.6Oct 17, 2019EndedOct 18, 20206.6No
EOL
6.5Apr 24, 2019EndedMay 19, 20206.5No
EOL
6.4Oct 18, 2018EndedOct 17, 20196.4No
EOL
6.3Apr 2, 2018EndedMay 3, 20196.3No
EOL
6.2Oct 9, 2017EndedOct 18, 20186.2No
EOL
6.1Apr 11, 2017EndedApr 15, 20186.1No
EOL
6.0Sep 1, 2016EndedOct 9, 20176.0No
EOL
5.9Mar 29, 2016EndedApr 11, 20175.9No
EOL
5.8Oct 18, 2015EndedSep 1, 20165.8No
EOL
5.7May 1, 2015EndedMar 29, 20165.7No
EOL
5.6Nov 1, 2014EndedOct 18, 20155.6No
EOL
5.5May 1, 2014EndedMay 1, 20155.5No
EOL
5.4Nov 1, 2013EndedNov 1, 20145.4No
EOL
5.3May 1, 2013EndedMay 1, 20145.3No
EOL
5.2Nov 1, 2012EndedNov 1, 20135.2No
EOL
5.1May 1, 2012EndedMay 1, 20135.1No
EOL
5.0Nov 1, 2011EndedNov 1, 20125.0No
EOL
4.9May 1, 2011EndedMay 1, 20124.9No
EOL
4.8Nov 1, 2010EndedNov 1, 20114.8No
EOL
4.7May 19, 2010EndedMay 1, 20114.7No
EOL
4.6Oct 18, 2009EndedNov 1, 20104.6No
EOL
4.5May 1, 2009EndedMay 19, 20104.5No
EOL
4.4Nov 1, 2008EndedOct 18, 20094.4No
EOL
4.3May 1, 2008EndedMay 1, 20094.3No
EOL
4.2Nov 1, 2007EndedNov 1, 20084.2No
EOL
4.1May 1, 2007EndedMay 1, 20084.1No
EOL
4.0Nov 1, 2006EndedNov 1, 20074.0No
EOL
3.9May 1, 2006EndedMay 1, 20073.9No
EOL
3.8Nov 1, 2005EndedNov 1, 20063.8No
EOL
3.7May 19, 2005EndedMay 1, 20063.7No
EOL
3.6Nov 1, 2004EndedNov 1, 20053.6No
EOL
3.5May 1, 2004EndedMay 19, 20053.5No
EOL
3.4Nov 1, 2003EndedNov 1, 20043.4No
EOL
3.3May 1, 2003EndedMay 1, 20043.3No
EOL
3.2Nov 1, 2002EndedNov 1, 20033.2No
EOL
3.1May 19, 2002EndedMay 1, 20033.1No
EOL
3.0Dec 1, 2001EndedNov 1, 20023.0No
EOL
2.9Jun 1, 2001EndedMay 19, 20022.9No
EOL
2.8Dec 1, 2000EndedDec 1, 20012.8No
EOL
2.7Jun 15, 2000EndedJun 1, 20012.7No
EOL
2.6Dec 1, 1999EndedDec 1, 20002.6No
EOL
2.5May 19, 1999EndedJun 15, 20002.5No
EOL
2.4Dec 1, 1998EndedDec 1, 19992.4No
EOL
2.3May 19, 1998EndedMay 19, 19992.3No
EOL
2.2Dec 1, 1997EndedDec 1, 19982.2No
EOL
2.1Jun 1, 1997EndedMay 19, 19982.1No
EOL

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which versions of OpenBSD have reached end of life?
The following OpenBSD versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 7.7, 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, 7.3, 7.2, 7.1, 7.0 (and 49 more). It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using OpenBSD 7.7?
OpenBSD 7.7 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 OpenBSD?
The latest version of OpenBSD is 7.9, released in the 7.9 release cycle.
How many versions of OpenBSD are currently supported?
OpenBSD currently has 2 actively supported version(s): 7.9, 7.8.
When does OpenBSD 7.9 reach end of life?
OpenBSD 7.9 is scheduled to reach end of life on Jun 1, 2027.
What should I do when OpenBSD reaches end of life?
When a OpenBSD 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.