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NixOS release dates and downloads

NixOS is built on the Nix package manager: you describe your whole system in one configuration and can roll back any change. New versions come out at the end of May and the end of November, and the previous version stays supported for one more month.

Latest stable NixOS 26.05 "Yarara" Released May 30, 2026 · supported until December 2026 Download
Next release NixOS 26.11 "Zokor" Scheduled Nov 30, 2026 (in 27 days) See the forecast →

NixOS editions and flavors

Every download goes to the official site.

Graphical installerLive image with a desktop and an installer (GNOME or Plasma).nixos.org ↗Minimal installerCommand-line image for experienced users and servers.nixos.org ↗Nix package managerUse Nix on any Linux distribution or macOS.nixos.org ↗

Upcoming NixOS releases

Soonest first.

  1. NixOS 26.11 NixOS · Scheduled in 27 days Scheduled

NixOS release timeline

Filled dots are out. The blue dot is today.

  1. 26.05 30 May 2026
  2. Today 3 Nov 2026
  3. 26.11 30 Nov 2026

All NixOS versions

Twice a year: end of May and end of November (version numbers YY.05 and YY.11).

VersionReleasedGapSupportGet it
NixOS 26.11 Zokor 30 Nov 2026 Not out yet
NixOS 26.05 Yarara May 30, 2026 5.9 mo Until Dec 2026 Download
NixOS 25.11 Xantusia Nov 30, 2025 6.3 mo Ended Jun 2026
NixOS 25.05 Warbler May 23, 2025 5.7 mo Ended Dec 2025
NixOS 24.11 Vicuña Nov 30, 2024 6.0 mo Ended Jun 2025
NixOS 24.05 Uakari May 31, 2024 6.0 mo Ended Dec 2024
NixOS 23.11 Tapir Nov 29, 2023 6.0 mo Ended Jun 2024
NixOS 23.05 Stoat May 31, 2023 6.0 mo Ended Dec 2023
NixOS 22.11 Raccoon Nov 30, 2022 6.0 mo Ended Jun 2023
NixOS 22.05 Quokka May 30, 2022 5.9 mo Ended Dec 2022
NixOS 21.11 Porcupine Nov 30, 2021 6.0 mo Ended Jun 2022
NixOS 21.05 Okapi May 31, 2021 7.1 mo Ended Dec 2021

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.

NixOS questions

What is the latest version of NixOS?

NixOS 26.05 "Yarara", released on May 30, 2026. It is supported until December 2026.

When is the next NixOS release?

NixOS 26.11 "Zokor": Scheduled Nov 30, 2026 (in 27 days). The project published this date.

How often does NixOS release a new version?

Twice a year: end of May and end of November (version numbers YY.05 and YY.11). The average gap over recent releases was about 6.0 months.

How long is a NixOS release supported?

About seven months. Each release stays supported for one month after the next one comes out, so you have time to upgrade.

What do NixOS version numbers mean?

They are the year and month of the release: 26.05 came out in May 2026 and 26.11 is planned for November 2026.

Where do the download links go?

Every download link goes to NixOS's own site (nixos.org). We never host or repackage files.

Official source: NixOS release notes