Ubuntu 16.04 · Version Status
Ubuntu 16.04 End of Life Date
Ubuntu 16.04 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Ubuntu 16.04 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 1863 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Apr 2, 2021
1863 days past EOL
Latest Release
16.04.7
LTS release
Release Date
Apr 21, 2016
Ubuntu 16.04 series
TuxCare
Extended Ubuntu 16.04 Support
Extended Lifecycle Support for Ubuntu — security patches beyond Canonical EOL.
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| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
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| 4.10 |
4.10 |
Apr 30, 2006 |
EOL |
| 5.04 |
5.04 |
Oct 31, 2006 |
EOL |
| 5.10 |
5.10 |
Apr 13, 2007 |
EOL |
| 6.06 LTS |
6.06.2 |
Jun 1, 2011 |
EOL |
| 6.10 |
6.10 |
Apr 26, 2008 |
EOL |
| 7.04 |
7.04 |
Oct 19, 2008 |
EOL |
| 7.10 |
7.10 |
Apr 18, 2009 |
EOL |
| 8.04 LTS |
8.04.4 |
May 9, 2013 |
EOL |
What does Ubuntu 16.04 end of life mean?
When Ubuntu 16.04 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 Ubuntu 16.04 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Ubuntu 26.04 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Ubuntu 16.04 reach end of life?
Ubuntu 16.04 reached end of life on April 2, 2021. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Ubuntu 16.04 still supported?
No. Ubuntu 16.04 reached end of life on April 2, 2021 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Ubuntu 16.04?
The recommended upgrade from Ubuntu 16.04 is
Ubuntu 26.04 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Ubuntu full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Ubuntu 16.04 past EOL?
When Ubuntu 16.04 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 Ubuntu should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.