GitLab 19.4 vs 19.5
Which should you run?
Pick GitLab 19.5 for new installs. It's supported until Jan 21, 2027, 1 month longer than 19.4, which ends Dec 17, 2026. 19.4 already gets security fixes only.
19.4
19.5
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Supported
Security fixes only
Today
| GitLab 19.4 | GitLab 19.5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | Sep 17, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Status | Security fixes only | Active support |
| Active support until | Oct 15, 2026 | Nov 19, 2026 |
| End of life | Dec 17, 2026 in 1 month | Jan 21, 2027 in 2 months |
| Total support | 3 months | 3 months |
| Latest version | 19.4.4 Oct 27, 2026 | 19.5.2 Oct 27, 2026 |
| LTS | No | No |
How to upgrade from GitLab 19.4 to 19.5
Follow the official upgrade path. Big jumps must stop at required versions along the way.
Omnibus (Ubuntu / Debian)
sudo apt update
sudo apt install gitlab-eeUse gitlab-ce if you run the Community Edition.
Docker
docker pull gitlab/gitlab-ee:latestOfficial upgrade guide ↗ Back up first, and test on a non-production machine when you move to a new branch.
Quick answers
- Should I use GitLab 19.4 or 19.5?
- Pick GitLab 19.5 for new installs. It's supported until Jan 21, 2027, 1 month longer than 19.4, which ends Dec 17, 2026. 19.4 already gets security fixes only.
- How long are GitLab 19.4 and 19.5 supported?
- GitLab 19.4: supported until Dec 17, 2026 (security fixes only). GitLab 19.5: supported until Jan 21, 2027.
- What are the latest GitLab 19.4 and 19.5 versions?
- GitLab 19.4 is at 19.4.4 (Oct 27, 2026), and GitLab 19.5 is at 19.5.2 (Oct 27, 2026).
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