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Amazon MSK (Kafka) version end of support and extended support dates
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| Version | Release / GA | Standard support ends | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | Jul 15, 2026 | Unknown / not published | |
| 4.1 | Oct 15, 2025 | Unknown / not published | |
| 4.0 | May 16, 2025 | Unknown / not published | |
| 3.9 | Apr 21, 2025 | Unknown / not published | |
| 3.8 | Feb 20, 2025 | Unknown / not published | |
| 3.7 | May 29, 2024 | Sep 1, 2026 | |
| 3.6 | Nov 16, 2023 | Jun 1, 2026 | |
| 3.5 | Sep 26, 2023 | Oct 23, 2025 | |
| 3.4 | May 4, 2023 | Aug 4, 2025 | |
| 3.3 | Oct 26, 2022 | Sep 11, 2024 | |
| 3.2 | Jun 22, 2022 | Sep 11, 2024 | |
| 3.1 | Jun 22, 2022 | Sep 11, 2024 | |
| 2.8 | May 19, 2021 | Jan 14, 2025 | |
| 2.7 | Dec 29, 2020 | Sep 11, 2024 | |
| 2.6 | Oct 21, 2020 | Sep 11, 2024 | |
| 2.5 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 8, 2024 | |
| 2.4 | Dec 19, 2019 | Jun 8, 2024 | |
| 2.3 | Dec 19, 2019 | Jun 8, 2024 | |
| 2.2 | Jul 31, 2019 | Jun 8, 2024 |
Grey = already passed. unverified = not found on the current official page (usually historical dates that providers have removed). Source for every row: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/msk/latest/developerguide/supported-kafka-versions.html (opens in new tab)
Planned changes for Amazon MSK (Kafka)
No planned retirements, forced upgrades or maintenance for Amazon MSK (Kafka) in AWS's public feeds right now. Account-specific notices only show in your provider console.
Amazon MSK (Kafka) end of support FAQ
When did Amazon MSK (Kafka) 3.6 end standard support?
Amazon MSK (Kafka) 3.6 ended standard support on Jun 1, 2026, according to the official AWS page.
When did Amazon MSK (Kafka) 3.7 end standard support?
Amazon MSK (Kafka) 3.7 ended standard support on Sep 1, 2026, according to the official AWS page.
How much does Amazon MSK (Kafka) extended support cost?
We have not yet verified the Amazon MSK (Kafka) extended-support rate from an official AWS price page, so we don't quote a number. What we know: Extended-support pricing not captured — check the official version support page.
Answers are generated from the verified dates in the table above. Source: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/msk/latest/developerguide/supported-kafka-versions.html (opens in new tab)
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