This page summarizes Linux Mint releases and milestones for 2025.
¶ Releases and Versions
| Version |
Codename |
Release Date |
Base |
End of Support |
| Linux Mint 22.2 |
Zara |
2025-09-04 |
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS |
2029-04-30 |
| Linux Mint 22.1 |
Xia |
2025-01-16 |
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS |
2029-04-30 |
| LMDE 7 |
Gigi |
2025-10-14 |
Debian 12 |
Next LMDE release |
| Version |
Codename |
Release Date |
Base |
End of Support |
| Linux Mint 22 |
Wilma |
2024-07-25 |
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS |
2029-04-30 |
| Linux Mint 21.3 |
Virginia |
2024-01-12 |
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS |
2027-04-30 |
- January 16, 2025: Linux Mint 22.1 “Xia” released as the first point release in the 22.x series.
- September 4, 2025: Linux Mint 22.2 “Zara” released with continued improvements and refinements.
- October 14, 2025: LMDE 7 “Gigi” released based on Debian 12 Bookworm.
- 2025: Cinnamon 6.x desktop environment continues to receive regular updates with modern features.
- 2025: Linux Mint 22.x series established as the current LTS series with Ubuntu 24.04 LTS base.
Linux Mint 22.1 “Xia” is the first point release in the 22.x series, released on January 16, 2025.
| Feature |
Description |
| Codename |
Xia |
| Release Date |
January 16, 2025 |
| Base |
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat) |
| Desktop |
Cinnamon 6.4 / MATE 1.28 / Xfce 4.20 |
| Kernel |
Linux 6.8+ |
| End of Support |
April 30, 2029 |
| Component |
Version |
| Desktop Environment |
Cinnamon 6.4 (flagship), MATE 1.28, Xfce 4.20 |
| Linux Kernel |
6.8+ |
| Python |
3.12+ |
| GCC |
13.x |
| glibc |
2.39 |
- Cinnamon 6.4: Enhanced desktop features and improved performance
- Update Manager: Improved dependency handling and better notifications
- Timeshift: Enhanced integration for system snapshots
- Hardware Support: Improved hardware detection and driver support
- Software Manager: Better Flatpak integration and application discovery
- Security: Updated security features and system hardening
Linux Mint 22.2 “Zara” is the second point release in the 22.x series, released on September 4, 2025.
| Feature |
Description |
| Codename |
Zara |
| Release Date |
September 4, 2025 |
| Base |
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat) |
| Desktop |
Cinnamon 6.6 / MATE 1.28 / Xfce 4.20 |
| Kernel |
Linux 6.8+ (6.11+ HWE available) |
| End of Support |
April 30, 2029 |
| Component |
Version |
| Desktop Environment |
Cinnamon 6.6 (flagship), MATE 1.28, Xfce 4.20 |
| Linux Kernel |
6.8+ (6.11+ HWE available) |
| Python |
3.12+ |
| GCC |
13.x |
| glibc |
2.39 |
- Cinnamon 6.6: Performance improvements and new features
- Security: Updated security features and hardening improvements
- HiDPI: Improved HiDPI support and scaling options
- Accessibility: Enhanced accessibility features
- Power Management: Better power management for laptops
- Update Manager: Refined notification system
LMDE 7 “Gigi” is the latest LMDE release, based on Debian 12 Bookworm, released on October 14, 2025.
| Feature |
Description |
| Codename |
Gigi |
| Release Date |
October 14, 2025 |
| Base |
Debian 12 (Bookworm) |
| Desktop |
Cinnamon 6.x |
| Support |
Until next LMDE release |
- Debian 12 Base: Stable Debian Bookworm foundation
- Cinnamon 6.x: Latest Cinnamon desktop environment
- Long Support: Supported until next LMDE release
- Independence: Not tied to Ubuntu release cycle
- Rolling within Debian: Benefits from Debian stable updates
| Aspect |
Ubuntu-Based |
LMDE |
| Base |
Ubuntu LTS |
Debian Stable |
| Release Cycle |
~2 years (major), 6-8 months (point) |
~2-3 years |
| Package Format |
.deb (Ubuntu repos + Mint repos) |
.deb (Debian repos + Mint repos) |
| Support |
Until next major series |
Until next LMDE release |
| Use Case |
General desktop users |
Debian purists, Ubuntu-independent users |
| Attribute |
Value |
| Current Release |
Linux Mint 22.2 “Zara” (September 2025) |
| Base |
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat) |
| Desktop Editions |
Cinnamon (flagship), MATE, Xfce |
| Active Series |
Linux Mint 22.x (22, 22.1, 22.2) |
| Support Status |
Full support until April 2029 |
| LMDE |
LMDE 7 “Gigi” (Debian 12 base) |
| Next Expected |
Linux Mint 22.3 (~January 2026) |
| Version |
Codename |
Released |
Support Ends |
Base |
| 22.2 |
Zara |
2025-09-04 |
2029-04-30 |
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS |
| 22.1 |
Xia |
2025-01-16 |
2029-04-30 |
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS |
| 22 |
Wilma |
2024-07-25 |
2029-04-30 |
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS |
| 21.3 |
Virginia |
2024-01-12 |
2027-04-30 |
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS |
| LMDE 7 |
Gigi |
2025-10-14 |
Next LMDE |
Debian 12 |
| Desktop |
Version |
Features |
| Cinnamon |
6.4 → 6.6 |
Enhanced features, performance improvements |
| MATE |
1.28 |
Lightweight, traditional desktop experience |
| Xfce |
4.20 |
Low resource usage, stable and reliable |
- Update Manager: Improved dependency handling and notification system
- Software Manager: Enhanced Flatpak integration and application discovery
- Timeshift: Better automated snapshot integration
- Driver Manager: Improved hardware detection and driver installation
- Kernel: Linux 6.8+ with 6.11+ HWE (Hardware Enablement) available
- Graphics: Latest NVIDIA and AMD drivers
- WiFi: Improved WiFi 6/6E support
- HiDPI: Better HiDPI scaling and display support
| Version |
Release Date |
Series |
Status |
| Linux Mint 22.1 |
2025-01-16 |
22.x |
✅ Released |
| Linux Mint 22.2 |
2025-09-04 |
22.x |
✅ Released |
| LMDE 7 |
2025-10-14 |
LMDE |
✅ Released |
- Linux Mint 22.1 “Xia” released January 16, 2025 as the first point release in the 22.x series.
- Linux Mint 22.2 “Zara” released September 4, 2025 as the second point release.
- LMDE 7 “Gigi” released October 14, 2025 based on Debian 12 Bookworm.
- Linux Mint 22.x series based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS with support until April 2029.
- Linux Mint 21.x series based on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS with support until April 2027.
- Point releases arrive approximately every 6-8 months within each LTS series.
- Each edition (Cinnamon, MATE, Xfce) receives simultaneous updates.
- Flatpak support continues to be emphasized for application distribution.
- Expected next release: Linux Mint 22.3 (~January 2026, following typical cadence).
- https://www.linuxmint.com/
- https://blog.linuxmint.com/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux_Mint
- https://endoflife.date/linuxmint
- https://github.com/linuxmint