Node.js End-of-Life Dates - Official EOL Schedule for Every Version
Node.js versions follow a scheduled end-of-life (EOL) policy, with even-numbered releases designated as Long-Term Support (LTS) and odd-numbered versions being short-lived. Versions such as Node.js 14, 16, 18, and 20 have all reached EOL, meaning they no longer receive security updates or patches. Running EOL versions exposes systems to unpatched vulnerabilities, especially when combined with outdated dependencies like OpenSSL 1.1.1.
- ▪Node.js 14 reached end-of-life on April 30, 2023, and was the last version to include OpenSSL 1.1.1.
- ▪Node.js 16's EOL was accelerated to September 11, 2023, due to OpenSSL 1.1.1 reaching end-of-life.
- ▪Node.js 18 reached end-of-life on April 30, 2025, and is no longer receiving updates.
- ▪Node.js 20 reached end-of-life on April 30, 2026, leaving systems running it exposed to unpatched CVEs.
- ▪Node.js 22 and 24 are currently in active or current status, with EOL dates set for 2027 and 2028 respectively.
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