How long does olive oil last?
Unopened: 6-12 months in the pantry.
| State | Pantry | Fridge 40 °F |
|---|---|---|
| Unopened | 6-12 months FoodKeeper Extension | Not stated |
| Opened | 3-5 months FoodKeeper Extension | 4 months FoodKeeper Extension |
Times assume continuous refrigeration at 40 °F or below. When in doubt, throw it out. Freezer times are for quality: “Because freezing 0° F (-18° C) keeps food safe indefinitely, the following recommended storage times are for quality only.” FDA
Sources compared
| Source | State | Pantry | Fridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA FSIS (FoodKeeper) 2018 | Unopened | 6-12 months | - |
| Nebraska Extension | Unopened | 6-12 months | - |
| USDA FSIS (FoodKeeper) 2018 | Opened | 3-5 months | 4 months |
| Nebraska Extension | Opened | 3-5 months | 4 months |
A dash means that source gives no time for that place.
What the sources say
FoodKeeper and the Nebraska Extension chart give the same times for olive or vegetable oil: 6 to 12 months unopened in the pantry, 3 to 5 months in the pantry after opening, and 4 months in the fridge once opened.12
FoodKeeper counts the unopened time from the date of purchase.1
Neither source gives a freezer time, and both list olive oil together with vegetable oil rather than on its own.12
Rules that apply here
Related foods
Sources
- USDA FoodKeeper data v128, product 227: Oils, olive or vegetable. USDA FSIS (FoodKeeper). Dated 2018-09-06. Checked 2026-10-24. Oils, olive or vegetable. DOP_Pantry: 6-12 Months; Pantry_After_Opening: 3-5 Months; Refrigerate_After_Opening: 4 Months
- Home Food Storage | UNL Food | Nebraska. Nebraska Extension. No date on the page. Checked 2026-10-24.
Oil - vegetable or olive 6 to 12 months (unopened); 3 to 5 months (opened)
Oil - vegetable or olive 6 to 12 months (unopened); 3 to 5 months (opened) 4 months (opened)
- REFRIGERATOR & FREEZER STORAGE CHART. FDA. Dated 2018-03-01. Checked 2026-10-24.
Because freezing 0° F (-18° C) keeps food safe indefinitely, the following recommended storage times are for quality only.