Istio 1.29 reaches end of life on October 12, 2026 under Istio's N+2 policy. Six 2026 bulletins covered it; after that day none will. Move to 1.30 or 1.31.
Supported Istio releases
| Minor | Released | End of life | Tested Kubernetes versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.31 | 2026-08-27 | about February 2027 (expected) | 1.32 to 1.36 | Supported, current |
| 1.30 | 2026-05-14 | about December 2026 (expected) | 1.32 to 1.36 | Supported |
| 1.29 | 2026-02-16 | 2026-10-12 (expected) | 1.31 to 1.35 | Supported until end of life |
| 1.28 | 2025-11-05 | 2026-07-01 | 1.30 to 1.34 | End of life |
| 1.27 | 2025-08-11 | 2026-04-07 | 1.29 to 1.33 | End of life |
What's covered
- Why the date is October 12 and why Istio calls it expected
- Supported Istio releases
- What the 2026 security bulletins fixed in 1.29
- The Envoy line underneath
- Moving off 1.29
Full guide with every version, risk scores, and live updates: https://endoflife.ai/article-istio-129-eol
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