When did Node.js 24 become LTS?

Node.js 24 became an LTS (long-term support) release on Oct 28, 2025.

When is Node.js 24 (LTS) end of life?

Node.js 24 (LTS) reaches end of life on Apr 30, 2028 (in 1 year). After that it gets no more updates, including security fixes.

The latest Node.js 24 (LTS) release is 24.21.0, released on Sep 8, 2026.

Node.js 24 (LTS) was released on May 6, 2025.

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

Active Support until Oct 20, 2026

24.21.0 Release notes ↗

Yes

Node.js 24 (LTS) gets full support until Oct 20, 2026 (in 1 week), then security fixes only until Apr 30, 2028.

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

nvm install 24
nvm alias default 24

curl -fsSL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_24.x | sudo -E bash -
sudo apt install -y nodejs

winget install OpenJS.NodeJS.LTS

Use OpenJS.NodeJS instead for the current (non-LTS) line.

docker pull node:24

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

Is Node.js 24 (LTS) still supported?: Yes. Node.js 24 (LTS) gets full support until Oct 20, 2026 (in 1 week), then security fixes only until Apr 30, 2028.
When did Node.js 24 become LTS?: Node.js 24 became an LTS (long-term support) release on Oct 28, 2025.
When is Node.js 24 (LTS) end of life?: Node.js 24 (LTS) reaches end of life on Apr 30, 2028 (in 1 year). After that it gets no more updates, including security fixes.
What is the latest version of Node.js 24 (LTS)?: The latest Node.js 24 (LTS) release is 24.21.0, released on Sep 8, 2026.
When was Node.js 24 (LTS) released?: Node.js 24 (LTS) was released on May 6, 2025.
How do I check which Node.js version I have?: Run node --version, then paste the result into the “Am I up to date?” box on this page.