GitHub Actions Runner Images end-of-life dates and support status
As of 2026-10-08, the supported GitHub Actions Runner Images versions are ubuntu-26.04-arm64, ubuntu-26.04, windows-11-vs2026-arm64, windows-11-arm64, windows-2025-vs2026, macos-26, macos-26-arm64, ubuntu-slim, windows-2025, macos-15-arm64, macos-15, ubuntu-22.04-arm64, ubuntu-24.04-arm64, ubuntu-24.04, macos-14-arm64, macos-14, ubuntu-22.04, windows-2022.
| Version | Status | Released | Active support until | End of life | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ubuntu-26.04-arm64 | Supported | 2026-09-17 | — | — | — |
| ubuntu-26.04 | Supported | 2026-09-17 | — | — | — |
| windows-11-vs2026-arm64 | Supported | 2026-08-20 | — | — | — |
| windows-11-arm64 | Supported | 2026-08-20 | — | — | — |
| windows-2025-vs2026 | Supported | 2026-05-07 | — | — | — |
| macos-26 | Supported | 2026-02-26 | — | — | — |
| macos-26-arm64 | Supported | 2026-02-26 | — | — | — |
| ubuntu-slim | Supported | 2026-01-22 | — | — | — |
| windows-2025 | Supported | 2025-04-10 | — | — | — |
| macos-15-arm64 | Supported | 2025-04-10 | — | — | — |
| macos-15 | Supported | 2025-04-10 | — | — | — |
| ubuntu-22.04-arm64 | Security fixes only | 2024-09-03 | 2026-09-17 | 2027-04-17 | — |
| ubuntu-24.04-arm64 | Supported | 2024-06-24 | — | — | — |
| ubuntu-24.04 | Supported | 2024-05-14 | — | — | — |
| macos-14-arm64 | Security fixes only | 2024-04-01 | 2026-07-06 | 2026-11-02 | — |
| macos-14 | Security fixes only | 2024-04-01 | 2026-07-06 | 2026-11-02 | — |
| macos-13 | End of life | 2023-04-24 | 2025-09-19 | 2025-12-04 | — |
| ubuntu-22.04 | Security fixes only | 2022-08-09 | 2026-09-17 | 2027-04-17 | — |
| macos-12 | End of life | 2022-06-13 | 2024-10-07 | 2024-12-03 | — |
| windows-2022 | Supported | 2021-11-16 | — | — | — |
| ubuntu-20.04 | End of life | 2020-06-02 | 2025-01-15 | 2025-04-15 | — |
Status is computed from today's date. "Security fixes only" means active support has ended but security fixes continue until end of life. Source: endoflife.date. Verified 2026-10-08.
Frequently asked questions
Which GitHub Actions Runner Images versions are still supported?
As of 2026-10-08, the supported GitHub Actions Runner Images versions are ubuntu-26.04-arm64, ubuntu-26.04, windows-11-vs2026-arm64, windows-11-arm64, windows-2025-vs2026, macos-26, macos-26-arm64, ubuntu-slim, windows-2025, macos-15-arm64, macos-15, ubuntu-22.04-arm64, ubuntu-24.04-arm64, ubuntu-24.04, macos-14-arm64, macos-14, ubuntu-22.04, windows-2022. Versions not listed are end of life and no longer receive security fixes.
What is the latest GitHub Actions Runner Images version?
The newest GitHub Actions Runner Images release cycle is ubuntu-26.04-arm64.
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