This page summarizes Rocky Linux releases and milestones for 2025.
¶ Releases and Versions
| Version |
Release Date |
Series |
Support Ends |
EOL |
| Rocky 10.1 |
2025-11-25 |
Rocky 10 |
2030-05-31 |
2035-05-31 |
| Rocky 10.0 |
2025-06-11 |
Rocky 10 |
2030-05-31 |
2035-05-31 |
| Rocky 9.7 |
2025-12-01 |
Rocky 9 |
2027-05-31 |
2032-05-31 |
| Rocky 9.6 |
2025-06-04 |
Rocky 9 |
2027-05-31 |
2032-05-31 |
- June 4, 2025: Rocky Linux 9.6 released with security and bug fixes.
- June 11, 2025: Rocky Linux 10.0 released as first Rocky 10 series release (Red Quartz).
- November 25, 2025: Rocky Linux 10.1 released with RHEL 10.1 compatibility.
- December 1, 2025: Rocky Linux 9.7 released with post-quantum cryptography support.
- 2025: Rocky Linux 8.10 continues in maintenance support phase.
Rocky Linux 10.0 is the first release in the Rocky 10 series, released on June 11, 2025.
| Feature |
Description |
| Release Date |
June 11, 2025 |
| Codename |
Red Quartz series |
| Base |
RHEL 10.0 compatible |
| Kernel |
Linux 6.12 LTS |
| Support |
Until May 31, 2035 |
| Architectures |
x86_64, aarch64, ppc64le, s390x |
| Component |
Version |
| Linux Kernel |
6.12 LTS |
| GCC |
14.x |
| glibc |
2.39+ |
| Python |
3.12+ |
| OpenSSL |
3.2+ |
| Podman |
5.x |
| DNF |
DNF 5 |
- RHEL 10.0 Compatibility: Binary-compatible with RHEL 10.0
- DNF 5: Next-generation package manager
- Linux 6.12 LTS: Latest LTS kernel
- Toolchain Updates: GCC 14.x, glibc 2.39+, Python 3.12+
- Container Tools: Updated Podman 5.x, Buildah, Skopeo
- Web Console: Updated Cockpit with improved UI
Rocky Linux 10.1 is the first minor release in the Rocky 10 series, released on November 25, 2025.
| Feature |
Description |
| Release Date |
November 25, 2025 |
| Codename |
Red Quartz series |
| Base |
RHEL 10.1 compatible |
| Kernel |
Linux 6.12+ LTS |
| Support |
Until May 31, 2035 |
| Architectures |
x86_64, aarch64, ppc64le, s390x |
- RHEL 10.1 Compatibility: Binary-compatible with RHEL 10.1
- Security Updates: Latest security patches and hardening
- Kernel Updates: Linux 6.12+ LTS with improved hardware support
- Toolchain Updates: GCC 14.x, glibc 2.39+, Python 3.12+
- Container Tools: Updated Podman, Buildah, Skopeo
- Web Console: Updated Cockpit with improved UI
Rocky Linux 9.6 is a minor release in the Rocky 9 series, released on June 4, 2025.
| Feature |
Description |
| Release Date |
June 4, 2025 |
| Codename |
Blue Onyx series |
| Base |
RHEL 9.6 compatible |
| Kernel |
Linux 5.14 LTS |
| Support |
Until May 31, 2032 |
| Architectures |
x86_64, aarch64, ppc64le, s390x |
- RHEL 9.6 Compatibility: Binary-compatible with RHEL 9.6
- Security Updates: Latest security patches
- Bug Fixes: Stability improvements and bug fixes
- Package Updates: Updated packages via Rocky Linux repositories
Rocky Linux 9.7 is the latest minor release in the Rocky 9 series, released on December 1, 2025.
| Feature |
Description |
| Release Date |
December 1, 2025 |
| Codename |
Blue Onyx series |
| Base |
RHEL 9.7 compatible |
| Kernel |
Linux 5.14 LTS |
| Support |
Until May 31, 2032 |
| Architectures |
x86_64, aarch64, ppc64le, s390x |
| Component |
Version |
| Linux Kernel |
5.14 LTS |
| GCC |
13.x (GCC Toolset 15 available) |
| glibc |
2.34 |
| Python |
3.11+ |
| OpenSSL |
3.0+ |
| Podman |
4.x |
| DNF |
DNF 4 |
- Post-Quantum Cryptography: System-wide crypto policies with PQC support
- Node.js 24: Latest Node.js runtime
- Valkey 8: Redis-compatible data store
- GCC Toolset 15: GCC 15.1 available
- LLVM Toolset 20.1.8: Latest LLVM toolchain
- Rust Toolset 1.88.0: Rust programming language
- Go Toolset 1.24: Go programming language
- .NET 10.0: Microsoft .NET runtime
- GDB 16.3: GNU Debugger
- Valgrind 3.25.1: Memory debugging tool
- RL Web Console: Improved UI based on PatternFly 6
- Image Builder: Now supports WSL2 and Vagrant (libvirt) images
| Attribute |
Value |
| Current Stable |
Rocky 10.1 (November 2025), Rocky 9.7 (December 2025) |
| Maintenance |
Rocky 8.10 (security fixes only) |
| Release Model |
Tracks RHEL minor releases |
| Support |
10 years per major version |
| Package Manager |
DNF 5 (Rocky 10), DNF 4 (Rocky 9/8) |
| Governance |
Rocky Enterprise Software Foundation (RESF) |
| Version |
Series |
Released |
Support Ends |
EOL |
Kernel |
| 10.1 |
Rocky 10 |
2025-11-25 |
2030-05-31 |
2035-05-31 |
6.12+ LTS |
| 10.0 |
Rocky 10 |
2025-06-11 |
2030-05-31 |
2035-05-31 |
6.12 LTS |
| 9.7 |
Rocky 9 |
2025-12-01 |
2027-05-31 |
2032-05-31 |
5.14 LTS |
| 9.6 |
Rocky 9 |
2025-06-04 |
2027-05-31 |
2032-05-31 |
5.14 LTS |
| 8.10 |
Rocky 8 |
2024-05-31 |
2024-05-31 |
2029-05-31 |
4.18 |
| Series |
Description |
Update Frequency |
| Rocky 10 |
Current major release |
Monthly security/bug fixes |
| Rocky 9 |
Previous major release |
Monthly security/bug fixes |
| Rocky 8 |
Legacy release |
Security fixes only |
- Regular Patches: Monthly security updates via DNF
- Errata: Security advisories published on Rocky Linux website
- CVE Tracking: Vulnerability tracking and remediation
- Crypto Policies: Post-quantum cryptography support (Rocky 9.7+)
| Architecture |
Rocky 10 |
Rocky 9 |
Rocky 8 |
| x86_64 |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
| aarch64 |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
| ppc64le |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
| s390x |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
| Version |
Release Date |
Series |
Status |
| Rocky 9.6 |
2025-06-04 |
Rocky 9 |
✅ Released |
| Rocky 10.0 |
2025-06-11 |
Rocky 10 |
✅ Released |
| Rocky 10.1 |
2025-11-25 |
Rocky 10 |
✅ Released |
| Rocky 9.7 |
2025-12-01 |
Rocky 9 |
✅ Released |
- Rocky 10.0 released June 11, 2025 as first Rocky 10 series release.
- Rocky 10.1 released November 25, 2025 with RHEL 10.1 compatibility.
- Rocky 9.7 released December 1, 2025 with post-quantum cryptography support.
- Rocky 8.10 in maintenance support phase (security fixes only until 2029).
- Monthly updates for security and bug fixes on Rocky 10 and 9.
- RESF governance: Rocky Enterprise Software Foundation governs the project.
- Binary-compatible: 100% bug-for-bug compatible with RHEL.
- https://docs.rockylinux.org/af/release_notes/
- https://wiki.rockylinux.org/rocky/version/
- https://rockylinux.org/
- https://sysin.org/blog/rocky-linux-9/
- https://forums.rockylinux.org/