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Azul ZuluEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status

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Runtimes & JDKsLatest Version: 27.28.101Latest Release: Sep 15, 2026

Azul Zulu is a certified, fully compliant OpenJDK build by Azul Systems with enterprise support.

Support summary

Azul Zulu 26 reaches EOL in 3 days. Start upgrade planning and compatibility testing now.

What do EOL and support statuses mean?

Next EOL

Sep 30, 2026

Azul Zulu 26 · 3 days left

Supported cycles

7

7 lts

Versions

22

Latest Version

27.28.101

Active Support

7

EOL

15

Lifecycle Timeline

Mar 12, 2022As of Sep 27, 2026
27Active · Mar 31, 2027
26Active · Sep 30, 2026
25Active · Sep 30, 2033
24EOL · Sep 16, 2025
23EOL · Mar 18, 2025
22EOL · Sep 17, 2024
21Active · Sep 30, 2031
20EOL · Sep 19, 2023
19EOL · Mar 31, 2023
18EOL · Sep 30, 2022
ActiveSecurityEOLHistorical phase unknown

Bars show history up to the snapshot date. Gray intervals lack dated support boundaries; arrows indicate an unannounced EOL date, not a support guarantee.

Versions

ReleaseRelease DateActive SupportEOLLatest VersionLTSStatus
27Sep 15, 2026MaintainedMar 31, 202727.28.101No
Active
26Mar 17, 2026MaintainedSep 30, 202626.32.203No
Active
25Sep 16, 2025MaintainedSep 30, 203325.36.205
Yes
Active
24Mar 18, 2025EndedSep 16, 202524.32.13No
EOL
23Sep 17, 2024EndedMar 18, 202523.32.11No
EOL
22Mar 19, 2024EndedSep 17, 202422.32.15No
EOL
21Sep 19, 2023MaintainedSep 30, 203121.52.203
Yes
Active
20Mar 21, 2023EndedSep 19, 202320.32.11No
EOL
19Sep 20, 2022EndedMar 31, 202319.32.13No
EOL
18Mar 12, 2022EndedSep 30, 202218.32.13No
EOL
17Sep 15, 2021MaintainedSep 30, 202917.68.203
Yes
Active
16Mar 16, 2021EndedSep 30, 202116.32.15No
EOL
15Sep 15, 2020EndedMar 31, 202315.46.17No
EOL
14Mar 17, 2020EndedSep 30, 202014.29.23No
EOL
13Sep 17, 2019EndedMar 31, 202313.54.17No
EOL
12Mar 19, 2019EndedSep 30, 201912.3.11No
EOL
11Sep 25, 2018MaintainedJan 31, 203211.90.205
Yes
Active
10Mar 27, 2018EndedSep 30, 201810.3.5No
EOL
9Sep 21, 2017EndedMar 31, 20189.0.7.1No
EOL
8Apr 8, 2014MaintainedDec 31, 20308.96.0.205
Yes
Active
6Jan 21, 2014EndedDec 31, 2018N/A
Yes
EOL
7Sep 25, 2013EndedJul 31, 20227.56
Yes
EOL

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which versions of Azul Zulu have reached end of life?
The following Azul Zulu versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 24, 23, 22, 20, 19, 18, 16, 15 (and 7 more). It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using Azul Zulu 24?
Azul Zulu 24 has reached end of life and no longer receives security patches or bug fixes. Continuing to use it may expose your systems to known vulnerabilities. We strongly recommend upgrading to a supported version.
What is the latest version of Azul Zulu?
The latest version of Azul Zulu is 27.28.101, released in the 27 release cycle.
How many versions of Azul Zulu are currently supported?
Azul Zulu currently has 7 actively supported version(s): 27, 26, 25, 21, 17, 11, 8.
When does Azul Zulu 27 reach end of life?
Azul Zulu 27 is scheduled to reach end of life on Mar 31, 2027.
What should I do when Azul Zulu reaches end of life?
When a Azul Zulu version reaches end of life, you should: 1) Plan your migration to a supported version as soon as possible. 2) Review the release notes for breaking changes. 3) Test your applications thoroughly in a staging environment. 4) Update your dependencies to ensure compatibility with the new version.