Amazon Linux 2
AMAZONLINUX-2Amazon Linux · Release
Unsupported since · 132 days ago
Amazon Linux 2 reached end of support on (132 days ago).
- End of software maintenance
- 4mo ago
- End of security support
- 4mo ago
- End of support
- 4mo ago
Lifecycle Milestones
| End of software maintenance | 4mo ago | |
|---|---|---|
| End of security vulnerability support | 4mo ago | |
| Last date of support | 4mo ago |
Is Amazon Linux 2 still maintained?
No. Amazon Linux no longer maintains Amazon Linux 2; support ended on 2026-06-30. It receives no fixes of any kind, including security patches. Plan an upgrade to a maintained release. See Amazon Linux's lifecycle bulletin.
When do security fixes for Amazon Linux 2 stop?
Amazon Linux stopped security fixes for Amazon Linux 2 on 2026-06-30. A system on this release cannot be patched against vulnerabilities disclosed after that date without upgrading.
What should I upgrade Amazon Linux 2 to?
Upgrade to a currently maintained Amazon Linux release. Check Amazon Linux's release notes for the recommended version.
Amazon Linux 2 Release Lifecycle
Amazon Linux 2 is a release line of Amazon Linux. Amazon Linux ships bug fixes until the end of active support and security fixes until the end of security support; after that, systems still running it must move to a supported release to stay patchable. The dates below are the published milestones for this release line. This release has reached end of life as of , meaning Amazon Linux no longer provides bug fixes or security updates for it. Installations still running Amazon Linux 2 should move to a supported release.