SSL Validity Dropping to 199 Days in 2026 - EasySSL

SSL Validity Dropping to 199 Days in 2026

March 3, 2026 3Tech SL Certificate, EasySSL Blog, Security, Tech

The CA/Browser Forum has passed Ballot SC081v3, reducing the maximum validity for publicly trusted SSL/TLS certificates.

The Deadline:
Starting March 15, 2026, the longest validity for any new SSL certificate will be 200 days. Major Certificate Authorities (CAs) are implementing this change even earlier, effectively limiting new certificates to 199 days.

When This Affects You:

Certificate AuthorityAdjustment DateNew Max Validity
SectigoMarch 12, 2026199 days
DigiCertFebruary 24, 2026199 days
GlobalSignMarch 14, 2026199 days
GeoTrustFebruary 24, 2026199 days
ComodoMarch 15, 2026199 days
ThawteMarch 15, 2026199 days
eMudhraMarch 15, 2026199 days

What This Means:

  • Current Certificates: Remain valid until their original expiration date. No action needed.
  • New/Renewed Certificates: Any certificate issued, renewed, or reissued after the CA-specific dates above will be valid for a maximum of 199 days.

Your Action Plan:

  1. Audit: Check your current certificate expiration dates.
  2. Plan: If your certificates expire in early 2026, consider renewing before the adjustment date to secure a longer validity for the last time.
  3. Prepare: Start planning for shorter renewal cycles.

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The EasySSL Team