GitHub Actions Runner Images end of life dates
End-of-life and end-of-support dates for every GitHub Actions Runner Images version ReleaseBytes tracks, updated nightly.
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| Version | Released | End of life | Status | Extended support |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| macos-14-arm64 | 1 Apr 2024 | 2 Nov 2026 | 109 days left | — |
| macos-14 | 1 Apr 2024 | 2 Nov 2026 | 109 days left | — |
| macos-13 | 24 Apr 2023 | 4 Dec 2025 | end of life | — |
| ubuntu-20.04 | 2 Jun 2020 | 15 Apr 2025 | end of life | — |
| macos-12 | 13 Jun 2022 | 3 Dec 2024 | end of life | — |
| macos-26 | 26 Feb 2026 | — | no date | — |
| macos-26-arm64 | 26 Feb 2026 | — | no date | — |
| windows-2025 | 10 Apr 2025 | — | no date | — |
| macos-15-arm64 | 10 Apr 2025 | — | no date | — |
| macos-15 | 10 Apr 2025 | — | no date | — |
| ubuntu-24.04 | 14 May 2024 | — | no date | — |
| ubuntu-22.04 | 9 Aug 2022 | — | no date | — |
| windows-2022 | 16 Nov 2021 | — | no date | — |
Frequently asked questions
When does GitHub Actions Runner Images macos-14-arm64 reach end of life? ›
GitHub Actions Runner Images macos-14-arm64 reaches end of life on 2 November 2026.
When does GitHub Actions Runner Images macos-14 reach end of life? ›
GitHub Actions Runner Images macos-14 reaches end of life on 2 November 2026.
When does GitHub Actions Runner Images macos-13 reach end of life? ›
GitHub Actions Runner Images macos-13 reached end of life on 4 December 2025.
When does GitHub Actions Runner Images ubuntu-20.04 reach end of life? ›
GitHub Actions Runner Images ubuntu-20.04 reached end of life on 15 April 2025.
When does GitHub Actions Runner Images macos-12 reach end of life? ›
GitHub Actions Runner Images macos-12 reached end of life on 3 December 2024.
Which GitHub Actions Runner Images versions are still supported? ›
Currently supported GitHub Actions Runner Images versions: macos-14-arm64, macos-14, macos-26, macos-26-arm64, windows-2025, macos-15-arm64, macos-15, ubuntu-24.04, ubuntu-22.04, windows-2022.
How can I get GitHub Actions Runner Images end-of-life alerts? ›
ReleaseBytes sends free email or Slack alerts 90, 30 and 7 days before a tracked version reaches end of life, and its GitHub App can open an issue in your repository when something you depend on is close to EOL.