AlmaLinux 8 · Version Status

AlmaLinux 8 End of Life Date

AlmaLinux 8 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.

✓ AlmaLinux 8 is actively supported. EOL date: May 31, 2029.
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EOL Date
May 31, 2029
1073 days remaining
Latest Release
8.10
Standard release
Release Date
Mar 30, 2021
AlmaLinux 8 series
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10 / 100
Low Risk
EOL Risk Score™  How is this calculated? →
EOL Recency
0/40
Attack Surface
10/30 Medium tier
CISA KEV Exposure
0/20 Not in KEV
Extended Support
0/10 Available
EOL Risk Score™ — proprietary methodology by endoflife.ai. Factors: EOL recency, attack surface breadth, CISA KEV catalog presence, extended support availability. Updated at every build. Methodology →  ·  View score card →
All AlmaLinux Versions
VersionLatestEOL DateStatus
→ 8 8.10 May 31, 2029 Active
9 9.8 May 31, 2032 Active
10 10.2 May 31, 2035 Active

What does AlmaLinux 8 end of life mean?

When AlmaLinux 8 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches for this version. CVEs discovered after the EOL date are publicly disclosed on the National Vulnerability Database with no patch available. Exploit code frequently appears on GitHub within days of disclosure.

The CVE blind spot: Most vulnerability scanners check for known CVEs but do not flag the ongoing accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software versions. Running AlmaLinux 8 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.

Migrate to AlmaLinux 10 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.

Frequently Asked Questions
When does AlmaLinux 8 reach end of life?
AlmaLinux 8 reached end of life on May 31, 2029. That is 1073 days remaining.
Is AlmaLinux 8 still supported?
Yes, AlmaLinux 8 is currently supported. The EOL date is May 31, 2029.
What should I upgrade to from AlmaLinux 8?
The recommended upgrade from AlmaLinux 8 is AlmaLinux 10 — the latest actively supported version. Check the AlmaLinux full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running AlmaLinux 8 past EOL?
When AlmaLinux 8 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate with no remediation path. Most vulnerability scanners do not flag this — it is the CVE blind spot. Organizations running EOL AlmaLinux should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.
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