Linux Mint End of Service Life Dates
Linux Mint has published end-of-service-life dates for 23 products in our catalog. 4 reach EOSL within the next 12 months and 15 are already past OEM support. Third-party support keeps those releases covered after the vendor stops shipping patches: issue management, vulnerability remediation and compliance maintenance.
Linux Mint products reaching EOSL in 2026(1)
| Model | EOSL date | |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Mint LMDE 6 'Faye' | Jan 1, 2026 | Get price |
Linux Mint products reaching EOSL in 2027(4)
| Model | EOSL date | |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Mint 21.1 'Vera' (LTS) | Apr 30, 2027 | Get price |
| Linux Mint 21.2 'Victoria' (LTS) | Apr 30, 2027 | Get price |
| Linux Mint 21.3 'Virginia' (LTS) | Apr 30, 2027 | Get price |
| Linux Mint 21 'Vanessa' (LTS) | Apr 30, 2027 | Get price |
Linux Mint products reaching EOSL in 2029(4)
| Model | EOSL date | |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Mint 22.1 'Xia' (LTS) | Apr 30, 2029 | Get price |
| Linux Mint 22.2 'Zara' (LTS) | Apr 30, 2029 | Get price |
| Linux Mint 22.3 'Zena' (LTS) | Apr 30, 2029 | Get price |
| Linux Mint 22 'Wilma' (LTS) | Apr 30, 2029 | Get price |
Linux Mint products reaching EOSL in 2025(4)
| Model | EOSL date | |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Mint 20.1 'Ulyssa' (LTS) | Apr 30, 2025 | Get price |
| Linux Mint 20.2 'Uma' (LTS) | Apr 30, 2025 | Get price |
| Linux Mint 20.3 'Una' (LTS) | Apr 30, 2025 | Get price |
| Linux Mint 20 'Ulyana' (LTS) | Apr 30, 2025 | Get price |
Linux Mint products reaching EOSL in 2024(1)
| Model | EOSL date | |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Mint LMDE 5 'Elsie' | Jul 1, 2024 | Get price |
Linux Mint products reaching EOSL in 2023(4)
| Model | EOSL date | |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Mint 19.1 'Tessa' (LTS) | Apr 1, 2023 | Get price |
| Linux Mint 19.2 'Tina' (LTS) | Apr 1, 2023 | Get price |
| Linux Mint 19.3 'Tricia' (LTS) | Apr 1, 2023 | Get price |
| Linux Mint 19 'Tara' (LTS) | Apr 1, 2023 | Get price |
Linux Mint products reaching EOSL in 2022(1)
| Model | EOSL date | |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Mint LMDE 4 'Debbie' | Aug 1, 2022 | Get price |
Linux Mint products reaching EOSL in 2021(4)
| Model | EOSL date | |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Mint 18.1 'Serena' | Apr 1, 2021 | Get price |
| Linux Mint 18 | Apr 1, 2021 | Get price |
| Linux Mint 18.2 | Apr 1, 2021 | Get price |
| Linux Mint 18.3 'Sylvia' (LTS) | May 3, 2021 | Get price |
Linux Mint EOSL: Frequently Asked Questions
What does end of service life (EOSL) mean for Linux Mint equipment?
EOSL is the date after which Linux Mint no longer sells support contracts or ships updates for a product. The equipment keeps working; only the OEM's willingness to support it ends. Third-party maintenance takes over from that date with engineering support and replacement parts.
Can I get support for Linux Mint products that are already past EOSL?
Yes. 15 Linux Mint products in this list are already past their EOSL date and all remain supportable. We hold spares for every model we quote and cover equipment for 5+ years past the OEM date.
How far ahead should I plan for a Linux Mint EOSL date?
Start 6 to 12 months before the EOSL date. That is enough time to compare the OEM's final renewal against third-party maintenance, decide whether to extend or refresh, and move coverage without a gap. We return an indicative price within 24 hours and a firm quote within 48.