Ubuntu
Ubuntu 27.04 "Tenacious T-Rex" release date
Ubuntu 27.04 is the next regular Ubuntu release after 26.10. It is a short-term release, supported for 9 months.
Road to release
- 26.10 out 15 Oct 2026
- You are here 3 Nov 2026
- Beta 1 1 Apr 2027
- Release candidate 15 Apr 2027
- Release 22 Apr 2027
Why this date? Ubuntu has shipped a new version about every 6.0 months over its recent releases (computed from the release dates in the table below). This date comes from Ubuntu's own schedule.
What we know so far
- Nov 3, 2026 official Ubuntu's published schedule lists 27.04 for 22 April 2027, with beta on 1 April and release candidate on 15 April.
- Nov 3, 2026 estimate endoflife.date did not list 27.04 yet when we checked, so we rely on Ubuntu's own schedule.
How to get the latest Ubuntu
Fresh install
Download the Ubuntu 26.10 "Stonking Stingray" ISO from Ubuntu's release server, write it to a USB stick (Ubuntu's Startup Disk Creator or balenaEtcher both work) and boot your computer from it.
Upgrading
Open Software Updater. When a new release is available for your system, it offers the upgrade.
Or run this in a terminal:
sudo do-release-upgradeAll Ubuntu versions
| Version | Released | Gap | Support | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 27.04 Tenacious T-Rex | 22 Apr 2027 | Not out yet | ||
| Ubuntu 26.10 Stonking Stingray | Oct 15, 2026 | 5.7 mo | Until Jul 2027 | Download |
| Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Resolute Raccoon | Apr 23, 2026 | 6.4 mo | Until May 2031 | Download |
| Ubuntu 25.10 Questing Quokka | Oct 9, 2025 | 5.7 mo | Ended Jul 2026 | Files |
| Ubuntu 25.04 Plucky Puffin | Apr 17, 2025 | 6.2 mo | Ended Jan 2026 | Files |
| Ubuntu 24.10 Oracular Oriole | Oct 10, 2024 | 5.5 mo | Ended Jul 2025 | Files |
| Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Noble Numbat | Apr 25, 2024 | 6.4 mo | Until May 2029 | Download |
| Ubuntu 23.10 Mantic Minotaur | Oct 12, 2023 | 5.7 mo | Ended Jul 2024 | Files |
| Ubuntu 23.04 Lunar Lobster | Apr 20, 2023 | 6.0 mo | Ended Jan 2024 | Files |
| Ubuntu 22.10 Kinetic Kudu | Oct 20, 2022 | 6.0 mo | Ended Jul 2023 | Files |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Jammy Jellyfish | Apr 21, 2022 | 6.2 mo | Ended Sep 2024 | Download |
| Ubuntu 21.10 Impish Indri | Oct 14, 2021 | 5.7 mo | Ended Jul 2022 | Files |
Questions
When is the Ubuntu 27.04 "Tenacious T-Rex" release date?
Ubuntu has scheduled Ubuntu 27.04 "Tenacious T-Rex" for Apr 22, 2027.
Is the Ubuntu 27.04 "Tenacious T-Rex" date confirmed?
Yes. The date comes from Ubuntu's own published information.
What is the latest Ubuntu version right now?
Ubuntu 26.10 "Stonking Stingray", released on Oct 15, 2026. You can install it today and upgrade later.
How often does Ubuntu release?
Every 6 months (April and October). LTS every 2 years. Over its recent releases the average gap was about 6.0 months.
What is the difference between Ubuntu LTS and interim releases?
An LTS (long-term support) release comes every two years in April and gets five years of updates, up to ten with Ubuntu Pro. Interim releases come every April and October in between and are supported for nine months.
Which Ubuntu version should I install?
Most people should install the newest LTS release for stability. Choose the newest interim release if you want newer software and are happy to upgrade every six months.