Kubernetes 1.36 vs 1.37
Which should you run?
Pick Kubernetes 1.37 for new installs. It's supported until Oct 28, 2027, 4 months longer than 1.36, which ends Jun 28, 2027.
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Supported
Security fixes only
Today
| Kubernetes 1.36 | Kubernetes 1.37 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | Apr 22, 2026 | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Status | Active Support | Active Support |
| Active support until | Apr 28, 2027 | Aug 28, 2027 |
| End of life | Jun 28, 2027 in 8 months | Oct 28, 2027 in 1 year |
| Total support | 1 year, 2 months | 1 year, 2 months |
| Latest version | 1.36.5 Sep 23, 2026 | 1.37.1 Sep 23, 2026 |
| LTS | No | No |
How to upgrade from Kubernetes 1.36 to 1.37
Upgrade one minor version at a time, control plane first, then the nodes.
kubeadm (control plane)
sudo kubeadm upgrade plan
sudo kubeadm upgrade apply v1.37.1First point your package repository at pkgs.k8s.io/core:/stable:/v1.37/ 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
- Should I use Kubernetes 1.36 or 1.37?
- Pick Kubernetes 1.37 for new installs. It's supported until Oct 28, 2027, 4 months longer than 1.36, which ends Jun 28, 2027.
- How long are Kubernetes 1.36 and 1.37 supported?
- Kubernetes 1.36: supported until Jun 28, 2027. Kubernetes 1.37: supported until Oct 28, 2027.
- What are the latest Kubernetes 1.36 and 1.37 versions?
- Kubernetes 1.36 is at 1.36.5 (Sep 23, 2026), and Kubernetes 1.37 is at 1.37.1 (Sep 23, 2026).
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