Fedora
Fedora 44
Fedora 44 came out on 28 April 2026 and is still supported until 2 June 2027. Fedora 45 replaced it as the newest version on 3 November 2026.
- Release type
- Regular release (about 13 months of support)
- Released
- Apr 28, 2026
- End of life
- 2 Jun 2027 (Fedora Bodhi)
Release timeline
- 43 out 28 Oct 2025
- Released 28 Apr 2026
- 45 out 3 Nov 2026
- Today 3 Nov 2026
- Support ends 2 Jun 2027
Release log
- Nov 3, 2026 estimate Fedora 44 normally stays supported until about four weeks after Fedora 46 ships.
- Nov 3, 2026 official Correction: this page previously gave 1 May 2026. Fedora's own records say 28 April 2026.
- Apr 28, 2026 official Fedora 44 was released on 28 April 2026, according to Fedora Bodhi (Fedora's official update system). endoflife.date gives the same date.
How to get Fedora 44
Fresh install
Download Fedora Workstation and write it to a USB stick with Fedora Media Writer, then boot from it.
Upgrading
GNOME Software shows a banner when a new Fedora version is ready to install.
On the command line, update first, then download Fedora 44 and reboot into the upgrade:
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
sudo dnf system-upgrade download --releasever=44
sudo dnf system-upgrade reboot All Fedora versions
| Version | Released | Gap | Support | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fedora 46 | 15 Apr-15 May 2027 | Not out yet | ||
| Fedora 45 | Nov 3, 2026 | 6.2 mo | Until Dec 2027 | Files |
| Fedora 44 | Apr 28, 2026 | 6.0 mo | Until Jun 2027 | Files |
| Fedora 43 | Oct 28, 2025 | 6.4 mo | Until Dec 2026 | Files |
| Fedora 42 Adams | Apr 15, 2025 | 5.5 mo | Ended May 2026 | Files |
| Fedora 41 | Oct 29, 2024 | 6.2 mo | Ended Dec 2025 | Files |
| Fedora 40 | Apr 23, 2024 | 5.5 mo | Ended May 2025 | Files |
| Fedora 39 | Nov 7, 2023 | 6.7 mo | Ended Nov 2024 | Files |
| Fedora 38 | Apr 18, 2023 | 5.1 mo | Ended May 2024 | Files |
| Fedora 37 | Nov 15, 2022 | 6.2 mo | Ended Dec 2023 | Files |
| Fedora 36 | May 10, 2022 | 6.2 mo | Ended May 2023 | Files |
| Fedora 35 | Nov 2, 2021 | 6.2 mo | Ended Dec 2022 | Files |
Questions
When is the Fedora 44 release date?
Fedora 44 was released on Apr 28, 2026.
Where can I download Fedora 44?
From Fedora's official site, dl.fedoraproject.org. We only link to official downloads and never host files ourselves.
How long is Fedora 44 supported?
Supported until June 2027. Release type: Regular release (about 13 months of support).
How often does Fedora release?
About every 6 months. Slips of 1-2 weeks are common. Over its recent releases the average gap was about 6.0 months.
How long is a Fedora release supported?
Until about four weeks after the release that comes two versions later, so roughly 13 months. Fedora 44, for example, is supported until 2 June 2027.
What is the difference between Fedora Workstation and Silverblue?
Both use GNOME. Silverblue is an atomic (image-based) version: the system updates as one unit that can be rolled back, and apps are installed as Flatpaks.