Fedora 46 release date

Fedora 46 has no official date yet. Based on Fedora 44 shipping on 28 April 2026, we expect mid-April to mid-May 2027.

Expected window

15 Apr-15 May 2027

Expected in 163 days (window opens)

Chance it lands in the window

70%

Can't wait? Use the latest stable version todayFedora 45Released Nov 3, 2026 · supported until December 2027 Download

Not announced. Fedora has not published this date. It is our estimate and may change.

Road to release

45 out 3 Nov 2026
You are here 3 Nov 2026
Release window 15 Apr-15 May 2027 · est.

Why this window? Fedora has shipped a new version about every 6.0 months over its recent releases (computed from the release dates in the table below). Our window, Apr 15, 2027 to May 15, 2027, follows that rhythm with room for the slips Fedora sometimes has.

What we know so far

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

Nov 3, 2026 estimate We found no official Fedora 46 date. Our window comes from Fedora's usual six-month gap, plus allowance for slips.
Apr 28, 2026 report Fedora 44 shipped on 28 April 2026, about six months before Fedora 45.

How to get the latest Fedora

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 45 and reboot into the upgrade:

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
sudo dnf system-upgrade download --releasever=45
sudo dnf system-upgrade reboot

Check Fedora's upgrade guide before you start; it lists anything special for each release. Fedora's upgrade guide ↗

All Fedora versions

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

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

Support dates from Fedora Bodhi and 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 Fedora 46 release date?

Fedora 46 has no official date. We expect it between Apr 15, 2027 to May 15, 2027, with about a 70% chance of landing inside that window.

Is the Fedora 46 date confirmed?

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

What is the latest Fedora version right now?

Fedora 45, released on Nov 3, 2026. You can install it today and upgrade later.

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.