Ubuntu 26.04 · Version Status
Ubuntu 26.04 End of Life Date
Ubuntu 26.04 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Ubuntu 26.04 is actively supported. EOL date: April 30, 2031.
EOL Date
Apr 30, 2031
1817 days remaining
Latest Release
26.04
LTS release
Release Date
Apr 23, 2026
Ubuntu 26.04 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 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 26.04 end of life mean?
When Ubuntu 26.04 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 26.04 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 26.04 reach end of life?
Ubuntu 26.04 reached end of life on April 30, 2031. That is 1817 days remaining.
Is Ubuntu 26.04 still supported?
Yes, Ubuntu 26.04 is currently supported. The EOL date is April 30, 2031.
What should I upgrade to from Ubuntu 26.04?
The recommended upgrade from Ubuntu 26.04 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 26.04 past EOL?
When Ubuntu 26.04 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.