When is Rocky Linux 9 end of life?

Rocky Linux 9 reaches end of life on May 31, 2032 (in 5 years). After that it gets no more updates, including security fixes.

What is the latest version of Rocky Linux 9?

The latest Rocky Linux 9 release is 9.8, released on May 28, 2026.

Rocky Linux 9 was released on Jul 14, 2022.

Run cat /etc/os-release, then paste the result into the “Am I up to date?” box on this page.

Active Support until May 31, 2027

9.8 Release notes ↗

Yes

Rocky Linux 9 gets full support until May 31, 2027 (in 7 months), then security fixes only until May 31, 2032.

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

sudo dnf upgrade

Rocky doesn't support in-place upgrades between major versions. Build a new server and migrate, or look at the ELevate project.

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

Is Rocky Linux 9 still supported?: Yes. Rocky Linux 9 gets full support until May 31, 2027 (in 7 months), then security fixes only until May 31, 2032.
When is Rocky Linux 9 end of life?: Rocky Linux 9 reaches end of life on May 31, 2032 (in 5 years). After that it gets no more updates, including security fixes.
What is the latest version of Rocky Linux 9?: The latest Rocky Linux 9 release is 9.8, released on May 28, 2026.
When was Rocky Linux 9 released?: Rocky Linux 9 was released on Jul 14, 2022.
How do I check which Rocky Linux version I have?: Run cat /etc/os-release, then paste the result into the “Am I up to date?” box on this page.