Docker Engine 27

End of life

27.5.1 Release notes ↗

Is Docker Engine 27 still supported?

No

Docker Engine 27 reached end of life on May 3, 2025 (1 year ago). It no longer gets updates, including security fixes. Upgrade to Docker Engine 29 (latest 29.9.0).

Released
Jun 25, 2024
End of life
May 3, 2025
1 year ago
Latest version
27.5.1
Jan 22, 2025

Upgrade path

The recommended upgrade is Docker Engine 29, currently at 29.9.0.

Not sure? Run docker version --format '{{.Server.Version}}'

How to upgrade from Docker Engine 27 to Docker Engine 29

Ubuntu / Debian (Docker repository)

sudo apt update
sudo apt install --only-upgrade docker-ce docker-ce-cli containerd.io docker-buildx-plugin docker-compose-plugin

RHEL / Rocky / AlmaLinux

sudo dnf upgrade docker-ce docker-ce-cli containerd.io docker-buildx-plugin docker-compose-plugin

Docker Desktop updates itself: Settings → Software updates.

Official upgrade guide ↗ Back up first, and test on a non-production machine when you move to a new branch.

Quick answers

Is Docker Engine 27 still supported?
No. Docker Engine 27 reached end of life on May 3, 2025 (1 year ago). It no longer gets updates, including security fixes. Upgrade to Docker Engine 29 (latest 29.9.0).
When is Docker Engine 27 end of life?
Docker Engine 27 reached end of life on May 3, 2025. It gets no more updates, including security fixes.
What is the latest version of Docker Engine 27?
The latest Docker Engine 27 release is 27.5.1, released on Jan 22, 2025.
When was Docker Engine 27 released?
Docker Engine 27 was released on Jun 25, 2024.
What should I upgrade Docker Engine 27 to?
The recommended upgrade is Docker Engine 29, currently at 29.9.0.
How do I check which Docker Engine version I have?
Run docker version --format '{{.Server.Version}}', then paste the result into the “Am I up to date?” box on this page.

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Docker Engine 27 release history

RSS

Release dates for 14 Docker Engine 27 versions, newest first.

  1. 27.5.1
  2. 27.5.0
  3. 27.4.1
  4. 27.4.0
  5. 27.3.1
  6. 27.3.0
  7. 27.2.1
  8. 27.2.0
  9. 27.1.2
  10. 27.1.1
All 14 releases
  1. 27.1.0
  2. 27.0.3
  3. 27.0.2
  4. 27.0.1

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