When is Kubernetes 1.36 end of life?

Kubernetes 1.36 reaches end of life on Jun 28, 2027 (in 8 months). After that it gets no more updates, including security fixes.

What is the latest version of Kubernetes 1.36?

The latest Kubernetes 1.36 release is 1.36.5, released on Sep 23, 2026.

When was Kubernetes 1.36 released?

Kubernetes 1.36 was released on Apr 22, 2026.

How do I check which Kubernetes version I have?

Run kubectl version, then paste the result into the “Am I up to date?” box on this page.

Kubernetes 1.36

Active Support until Apr 28, 2027

1.36.5 Release notes ↗

Is Kubernetes 1.36 still supported?

Yes

Kubernetes 1.36 gets full support until Apr 28, 2027 (in 6 months), then security fixes only until Jun 28, 2027.

Active support Security fixes only Today What “active support” means

Released: Apr 22, 2026
Active support ends: Apr 28, 2027
in 6 months
End of life: Jun 28, 2027
in 8 months
Latest version: 1.36.5
Sep 23, 2026

How to update Kubernetes 1.36

Upgrade one minor version at a time, control plane first, then the nodes.

kubeadm (control plane)

sudo kubeadm upgrade plan
sudo kubeadm upgrade apply v1.36.5

First point your package repository at pkgs.k8s.io/core:/stable:/v1.36/ and upgrade the kubeadm package. Then drain each node, upgrade kubelet and kubectl, and uncordon it.

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

Quick answers

Is Kubernetes 1.36 still supported?: Yes. Kubernetes 1.36 gets full support until Apr 28, 2027 (in 6 months), then security fixes only until Jun 28, 2027.
When is Kubernetes 1.36 end of life?: Kubernetes 1.36 reaches end of life on Jun 28, 2027 (in 8 months). After that it gets no more updates, including security fixes.
What is the latest version of Kubernetes 1.36?: The latest Kubernetes 1.36 release is 1.36.5, released on Sep 23, 2026.
When was Kubernetes 1.36 released?: Kubernetes 1.36 was released on Apr 22, 2026.
How do I check which Kubernetes version I have?: Run kubectl version, then paste the result into the “Am I up to date?” box on this page.