Node.js latest version, LTS & end-of-life dates
Node.js currently has 3 supported releases and 23 that have reached end of life. The newest is Node.js 26 (Upcoming LTS), released May 5, 2026, now at 26.11.1. The next end-of-life date is Apr 30, 2027, when Node.js 22 (LTS) stops getting updates. New releases come out about every 6 months, and each is supported for about 1 year, 10 months. Long-term support (LTS) releases: 24 (LTS), 22 (LTS).
Node.js LTS schedule
Current LTS: Node.js 24 24.21.0 · full support until Oct 20, 2026, security fixes until Apr 30, 2028.
Next LTS: Node.js 26 becomes LTS on Oct 28, 2026 (in 2 weeks).
| Branch | LTS from | Full support until | End of life |
|---|---|---|---|
| Node.js 26 Next | Oct 28, 2026 | Oct 27, 2027 | Apr 30, 2029 |
| Node.js 24 Current LTS | Oct 28, 2025 | Oct 20, 2026 | Apr 30, 2028 |
| Node.js 22 | Oct 29, 2024 | Oct 21, 2025 | Apr 30, 2027 |
LTS (long-term support) branches get fixes for longer, so they're the usual pick for servers. What LTS means
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Support timeline
What the colors meanSupported versions
| Branch | Released | Latest | Status | End of life |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 (Upcoming LTS) | May 5, 2026 | 26.11.1 Oct 8, 2026 | Active Support until Oct 27, 2027 | Apr 30, 2029 in 2 years |
| 24 (LTS) | May 6, 2025 | 24.21.0 Sep 8, 2026 | Active Support until Oct 20, 2026 | Apr 30, 2028 in 1 year |
| 22 (LTS) | Apr 24, 2024 | 22.23.3 Sep 23, 2026 | Security Support until Apr 30, 2027 | Apr 30, 2027 in 6 months |
23 end-of-life versions
| Branch | Released | Final version | End of life |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Oct 15, 2025 | 25.9.0 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| 23 | Oct 16, 2024 | 23.11.1 | Jun 1, 2025 |
| 21 | Oct 17, 2023 | 21.7.3 | Jun 1, 2024 |
| 20 (LTS) LTS | Apr 18, 2023 | 20.20.2 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| 19 | Oct 18, 2022 | 19.9.0 | Jun 1, 2023 |
| 18 (LTS) LTS | Apr 19, 2022 | 18.20.8 | Apr 30, 2025 |
| 17 | Oct 19, 2021 | 17.9.1 | Jun 1, 2022 |
| 16 (LTS) LTS | Apr 20, 2021 | 16.20.2 | Sep 11, 2023 |
| 15 | Oct 20, 2020 | 15.14.0 | Jun 1, 2021 |
| 14 (LTS) LTS | Apr 21, 2020 | 14.21.3 | Apr 30, 2023 |
| 13 | Oct 22, 2019 | 13.14.0 | Jun 1, 2020 |
| 12 (LTS) LTS | Apr 23, 2019 | 12.22.12 | Apr 30, 2022 |
| 11 | Oct 23, 2018 | 11.15.0 | Jun 30, 2019 |
| 10 (LTS) LTS | Apr 24, 2018 | 10.24.1 | Apr 30, 2021 |
| 9 | Oct 31, 2017 | 9.11.2 | Jun 30, 2018 |
| 8 (LTS) LTS | May 30, 2017 | 8.17.0 | Dec 31, 2019 |
| 7 | Oct 25, 2016 | 7.10.1 | Jun 30, 2017 |
| 6 (LTS) LTS | Apr 26, 2016 | 6.17.1 | Apr 30, 2019 |
| 5 | Oct 30, 2015 | 5.12.0 | Jun 30, 2016 |
| 4 (LTS) LTS | Sep 9, 2015 | 4.9.1 | Apr 30, 2018 |
| 3 | Aug 4, 2015 | 3.3.1 | Yes |
| 2 | May 4, 2015 | 2.5.0 | Yes |
| 1 | Jan 20, 2015 | 1.8.4 | Yes |
Compare: 22 LTS vs 24 LTS · 20 LTS vs 22 LTS
How to upgrade Node.js
nvm (Linux / macOS)
nvm install 26
nvm alias default 26Ubuntu / Debian (NodeSource)
curl -fsSL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_26.x | sudo -E bash -
sudo apt install -y nodejsWindows
winget install OpenJS.NodeJS.LTSUse OpenJS.NodeJS instead for the current (non-LTS) line.
Docker
docker pull node:26Official upgrade guide ↗ Back up first, and test on a non-production machine when you move to a new branch.
Quick answers
- What is the latest version of Node.js?
- The latest version of Node.js is 26.11.1, released on October 8, 2026.
- What is the current Node.js LTS version?
- The current LTS is Node.js 24 (24.21.0). It gets full support until Oct 20, 2026, then security fixes until Apr 30, 2028. Older LTS branches still supported: Node.js 22 (until Apr 30, 2027).
- When does Node.js 26 become LTS?
- Node.js 26 becomes an LTS release on Oct 28, 2026. It's supported until Apr 30, 2029.
- Which versions of Node.js are still supported?
- Node.js 26 (Upcoming LTS), 24 (LTS) and 22 (LTS) are currently supported. 22 (LTS) only gets security fixes.
- When is the next Node.js end-of-life date?
- Node.js 22 (LTS) reaches end of life on April 30, 2027. After that it gets no more updates, including security fixes.
- When is the next Node.js release?
- Node.js 27 is planned for April 2027. From Node.js 27, there is one major release a year, every April, and every release becomes LTS the following October.
- How do I check which version of Node.js I have?
- Run
node --version, then paste the result into the “Am I up to date?” box on this page.
Release history
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