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Linux Mint 27 "Adrien" release date

Linux Mint's next release is targeted for around Christmas 2026. It was first reported as "Linux Mint 23"; we have seen it called Linux Mint 27 "Adrien", but the new name is not yet confirmed.

Expected window
20 Dec 26-31 Jan 27
Expected in 47 days (window opens)
Chance it lands in the window
50%
Can't wait? Use the latest stable version todayLinux Mint 22.3 "Zena"Released Jan 11, 2026 · supported until April 2029 Download
Not announced. Linux Mint has not published this date. It is our estimate and may change.

Road to release

  1. 22.3 out 11 Jan 2026
  2. You are here 3 Nov 2026
  3. Release window 20 Dec 26-31 Jan 27 · est.

Why this window? Linux Mint has shipped a new version about every 6.1 months over its recent releases (computed from the release dates in the table below). Our window, Dec 20, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027, follows that rhythm with room for the slips Linux Mint sometimes has.

What we know so far

Newest first. official from the project · report from news or other sites · estimate our own working.

  1. Nov 3, 2026 report Reports say the next Linux Mint release will not arrive before Christmas 2026 because the team moved to a longer development cycle.
  2. Nov 3, 2026 estimate The rename from 23 to 27 and the "Adrien" codename come from a single source, so we treat them as unconfirmed.

How to get the latest Linux Mint

Fresh install

Pick an edition (Cinnamon, MATE or Xfce) on linuxmint.com, write the ISO to a USB stick and boot from it.

Upgrading

Point releases in the same series (for example 22.2 to 22.3) are offered in the Update Manager under Edit.

Moves to a new series (for example 21.x to 22) use the mintupgrade tool described in the Linux Mint documentation.

Make a system snapshot with Timeshift before upgrading. Linux Mint documentation ↗

All Linux Mint versions

Recent Linux Mint releases with their support status and an official download link.

VersionReleasedGapSupportGet it
Linux Mint 27 Adrien 20 Dec 26-31 Jan 27 Not out yet
Linux Mint 22.3 LTS Zena Jan 11, 2026 4.2 mo Until Apr 2029 Notes
Linux Mint 22.2 LTS Zara Sep 4, 2025 7.6 mo Until Apr 2029 Notes
Linux Mint 22.1 LTS Xia Jan 16, 2025 5.7 mo Until Apr 2029 Notes
Linux Mint 22 LTS Wilma Jul 25, 2024 6.4 mo Until Apr 2029 Notes
Linux Mint 21.3 LTS Virginia Jan 12, 2024 5.9 mo Until Apr 2027 Notes
Linux Mint 21.2 LTS Victoria Jul 16, 2023 6.8 mo Until Apr 2027 Notes
Linux Mint 21.1 LTS Vera Dec 20, 2022 4.7 mo Until Apr 2027 Notes
Linux Mint 21 LTS Vanessa Jul 31, 2022 6.7 mo Until Apr 2027 Notes
Linux Mint 20.3 LTS Una Jan 7, 2022 6.0 mo Ended Apr 2025 Notes
Linux Mint 20.2 LTS Uma Jul 8, 2021 5.9 mo Ended Apr 2025 Notes
Linux Mint 20.1 LTS Ulyssa Jan 8, 2021 6.4 mo Ended Apr 2025 Notes

Support dates from endoflife.date; gaps are computed from release dates. Links go to the project's own servers: Download = download page, Files = file archive, Notes = release notes.

Questions

When is the Linux Mint 27 "Adrien" release date?

Linux Mint 27 "Adrien" has no official date. We expect it between Dec 20, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027, with about a 50% chance of landing inside that window.

Is the Linux Mint 27 "Adrien" date confirmed?

No. The date is our estimate, based on how Linux Mint has released in the past. We will update this page when Linux Mint announces a date.

What is the latest Linux Mint version right now?

Linux Mint 22.3 "Zena", released on Jan 11, 2026. You can install it today and upgrade later.

How often does Linux Mint release?

Changing: previously twice a year, now about once a year (reported). Over its recent releases the average gap was about 6.1 months.

Which Linux Mint edition should I choose?

Cinnamon is the main and most popular edition. Xfce is lighter and suits older computers. MATE is a classic, steady desktop.

What is LMDE?

Linux Mint Debian Edition: the same Cinnamon desktop built directly on Debian instead of Ubuntu.