When is Python 3.6 end of life?

Python 3.6 reached end of life on Dec 23, 2021. It gets no more updates, including security fixes.

What is the latest version of Python 3.6?

The latest Python 3.6 release is 3.6.15, released on Sep 3, 2021.

When was Python 3.6 released?

Python 3.6 was released on Dec 23, 2016.

How do I check which Python version I have?

Run python --version # or alternatively python3 --version, then paste the result into the “Am I up to date?” box on this page.

Python 3.6

End of life

3.6.15 Release notes ↗

Is Python 3.6 still supported?

Python 3.6 reached end of life on Dec 23, 2021 (4 years ago). It no longer gets updates, including security fixes. Upgrade to Python 3.15 (latest 3.15.0), supported until Oct 31, 2031.

Released: Dec 23, 2016
Active support ended: Dec 24, 2018
7 years ago
End of life: Dec 23, 2021
4 years ago
Pep: PEP-0494
Latest version: 3.6.15
Sep 3, 2021

Upgrade path

The recommended upgrade is Python 3.15, currently at 3.15.0 and supported until Oct 31, 2031.

How to upgrade from Python 3.6 to Python 3.15

Don't replace the system Python on Linux: other tools depend on it. Install the new version alongside it.

pyenv (Linux / macOS)

pyenv install 3.15
pyenv global 3.15

Ubuntu (deadsnakes PPA)

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:deadsnakes/ppa
sudo apt update
sudo apt install python3.15 python3.15-venv

Windows

winget install Python.Python.3.15

Docker

docker pull python:3.15

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

Quick answers

Is Python 3.6 still supported?: No. Python 3.6 reached end of life on Dec 23, 2021 (4 years ago). It no longer gets updates, including security fixes. Upgrade to Python 3.15 (latest 3.15.0), supported until Oct 31, 2031.
When is Python 3.6 end of life?: Python 3.6 reached end of life on Dec 23, 2021. It gets no more updates, including security fixes.
What is the latest version of Python 3.6?: The latest Python 3.6 release is 3.6.15, released on Sep 3, 2021.
When was Python 3.6 released?: Python 3.6 was released on Dec 23, 2016.
What should I upgrade Python 3.6 to?: The recommended upgrade is Python 3.15, currently at 3.15.0 and supported until Oct 31, 2031.
How do I check which Python version I have?: Run python --version # or alternatively python3 --version, then paste the result into the “Am I up to date?” box on this page.