This page summarizes Rocky Linux releases and milestones for 2026.
Last Updated: March 21, 2026
¶ 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 9.7 |
2025-12-01 |
Rocky 9 |
2027-05-31 |
2032-05-31 |
| Rocky 8.10 |
2024-05-31 |
Rocky 8 |
2024-05-31 |
2029-05-31 |
| Date |
Event |
Description |
| Ongoing 2026 |
Rocky 10.1 Updates |
Monthly security and bug fixes |
| Ongoing 2026 |
Rocky 9.7 Updates |
Monthly security and bug fixes |
| Ongoing 2026 |
Rocky 8.10 Maintenance |
Security and critical fixes only |
| Expected 2026 |
Rocky 10.2 |
Next minor release in Rocky 10 series |
| Expected 2026 |
Rocky 9.8 |
Next minor release in Rocky 9 series |
- 2026: Rocky Linux 10.1 and 9.7 remain current stable releases.
- 2026: Rocky Linux 8.10 in maintenance support phase (security fixes only).
- Ongoing: Monthly security updates and errata for all active releases.
- Expected 2026: Rocky 10.2 and 9.8 minor releases expected.
Rocky Linux 10.1 remains the current stable release in the Rocky 10 series throughout 2026.
| 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 |
| 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 |
- Monthly Security Updates: Regular security patches via DNF
- Bug Fixes: Ongoing bug fixes and stability improvements
- Package Updates: Updated packages via Rocky Linux repositories
- Errata: Security advisories and bug fix announcements
Rocky Linux 9.7 remains the current stable release in the Rocky 9 series throughout 2026.
| 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 |
- Monthly Security Updates: Regular security patches via DNF
- Bug Fixes: Ongoing bug fixes and stability improvements
- Package Updates: Updated packages via Rocky Linux repositories
- Errata: Security advisories and bug fix announcements
Rocky Linux 8.10 is the final release in the Rocky 8 series, in maintenance support phase.
| Feature |
Description |
| Release Date |
May 31, 2024 |
| Codename |
Green Obsidian series |
| Base |
RHEL 8.10 compatible |
| Kernel |
Linux 4.18 |
| Support |
Maintenance until 2029-05-31 |
| Architectures |
x86_64, aarch64, ppc64le |
¶ 2026 Maintenance
- Security Fixes Only: Only security and critical bug fixes
- No New Features: No new features or enhancements
- Migration Recommended: Users should plan migration to Rocky 9 or 10
| 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 |
| 9.7 |
Rocky 9 |
2025-12-01 |
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 |
Expected Date |
Series |
Status |
| Rocky 10.2 |
~2026-06 |
Rocky 10 |
📅 Expected |
| Rocky 9.8 |
~2026-06 |
Rocky 9 |
📅 Expected |
| Rocky 10.x Updates |
Monthly |
Rocky 10 |
✅ Ongoing |
| Rocky 9.x Updates |
Monthly |
Rocky 9 |
✅ Ongoing |
| Rocky 8.x Updates |
As Needed |
Rocky 8 |
✅ Security Only |
- Rocky 10.1 released November 25, 2025; support until 2035.
- Rocky 9.7 released December 1, 2025; support until 2032.
- 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.
- Expected releases: Rocky 10.2 and 9.8 expected mid-2026.
- 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/