How long are MariaDB 11.8 LTS and 12.3 LTS supported?

MariaDB 11.8 LTS: supported until Jun 4, 2028. MariaDB 12.3 LTS: supported until Jun 12, 2029.

What are the latest MariaDB 11.8 LTS and 12.3 LTS versions?

MariaDB 11.8 LTS is at 11.8.9 (Aug 24, 2026), and MariaDB 12.3 LTS is at 12.3.3 (Aug 24, 2026).

MariaDB 11.8 LTS vs 12.3 LTS

Support windows, end-of-life dates and latest versions side by side.

Which should you run?

Pick MariaDB 12.3 LTS for new installs. It's supported until Jun 12, 2029, 1 year longer than 11.8 LTS, which ends Jun 4, 2028.

11.8 LTS

12.3 LTS

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	MariaDB 11.8 LTS	MariaDB 12.3 LTS
Released	Jun 4, 2025	May 28, 2026
Status	Supported	Supported
Active support until	—	—
End of life	Jun 4, 2028 in 1 year	Jun 12, 2029 in 2 years
Total support	3 years	3 years
Latest version	11.8.9 Aug 24, 2026	12.3.3 Aug 24, 2026
LTS	Yes	Yes

How to upgrade from MariaDB 11.8 LTS to 12.3 LTS

Back up first (mariadb-dump --all-databases).

Ubuntu / Debian (MariaDB repository)

curl -LsS https://r.mariadb.com/downloads/mariadb_repo_setup | sudo bash -s -- --mariadb-server-version="mariadb-12.3"
sudo apt update
sudo apt install --only-upgrade mariadb-server
sudo mariadb-upgrade

Docker

docker pull mariadb:12.3

In Docker, set MARIADB_AUTO_UPGRADE=1 so the container runs mariadb-upgrade for you.

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 MariaDB 11.8 LTS or 12.3 LTS?: Pick MariaDB 12.3 LTS for new installs. It's supported until Jun 12, 2029, 1 year longer than 11.8 LTS, which ends Jun 4, 2028.
How long are MariaDB 11.8 LTS and 12.3 LTS supported?: MariaDB 11.8 LTS: supported until Jun 4, 2028. MariaDB 12.3 LTS: supported until Jun 12, 2029.
What are the latest MariaDB 11.8 LTS and 12.3 LTS versions?: MariaDB 11.8 LTS is at 11.8.9 (Aug 24, 2026), and MariaDB 12.3 LTS is at 12.3.3 (Aug 24, 2026).

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