Red Hat AAP 2.5 leaves Maintenance Support 1 on October 2, 2026 — the last phase with Important-severity security fixes and any bug fixes. Maintenance Support 2 (Critical-only) runs to October 2, 2027. AAP 2.4's final window already closed June 30, 2026; AAP 2.6 (October 1, 2025) is the version to be on. The phase table, verified dates for 2.4–2.6, the 2.5 → 2.6 upgrade path, and the annual cadence to plan around.
What Each Phase Actually Delivers
| Phase | Security fixes | Bug fixes | Enhancements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Support | Critical, Important, and Moderate (CVSS ≥ 7.0) | Yes | Selected |
| Maintenance Support 1 | Critical and Important | Critical only | No |
| Maintenance Support 2 | Critical only | None | No |
| Extended Life-cycle Support (add-on) | Qualified critical fixes | None | No |
What's covered
- Key Dates at a Glance
- What Each Phase Actually Delivers
- AAP EOL Risk Scores
- The 2.5 → 2.6 Move
- The Rhythm to Plan Around
- How to Check Your AAP Version
- Your Options
Full guide with every version, risk scores, and live updates: https://endoflife.ai/article-ansible-automation-platform-25-eol
Top comments (0)