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Oracle JDKEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
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Runtimes & JDKsLatest Version: 27Latest Release: Sep 15, 2026
Oracle JDK is Oracle's commercial Java Development Kit with long-term support for enterprise applications.
Support summary
Oracle JDK 17 reaches EOL in 3 days. Start upgrade planning and compatibility testing now.
What do EOL and support statuses mean?Next EOL
Sep 30, 2026
Oracle JDK 17 · 3 days left
Supported cycles
4
6 lts
Versions
28
Latest Version
27
Active Support
4
EOL
24
Lifecycle Timeline
Mar 22, 2022As of Sep 27, 2026
27Active · Mar 31, 2027
26EOL · Sep 18, 2026
25Active · Sep 30, 2030
24EOL · Sep 16, 2025
23EOL · Mar 18, 2025
22EOL · Sep 17, 2024
21Active · Sep 30, 2028
20EOL · Sep 19, 2023
19EOL · Mar 21, 2023
18EOL · Sep 20, 2022
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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
| Release | Release Date | Active Support | EOL | Latest Version | LTS | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Sep 15, 2026 | Maintained | Mar 31, 2027 | 27 | No | Active |
| 26 | Mar 17, 2026 | Ended | Sep 18, 2026 | 26.0.2.1 | No | EOL |
| 25 | Sep 16, 2025 | Maintained | Sep 30, 2030 | 25.0.4.1 | Yes | Active |
| 24 | Mar 18, 2025 | Ended | Sep 16, 2025 | 24.0.2 | No | EOL |
| 23 | Sep 17, 2024 | Ended | Mar 18, 2025 | 23.0.2 | No | EOL |
| 22 | Mar 19, 2024 | Ended | Sep 17, 2024 | 22.0.2 | No | EOL |
| 21 | Sep 19, 2023 | Maintained | Sep 30, 2028 | 21.0.12.1 | Yes | Active |
| 20 | Mar 21, 2023 | Ended | Sep 19, 2023 | 20.0.2 | No | EOL |
| 19 | Sep 20, 2022 | Ended | Mar 21, 2023 | 19.0.2 | No | EOL |
| 18 | Mar 22, 2022 | Ended | Sep 20, 2022 | 18.0.2.1 | No | EOL |
| 17 | Sep 14, 2021 | Maintained | Sep 30, 2026 | 17.0.20.1 | Yes | Active |
| 16 | Mar 16, 2021 | Ended | Sep 14, 2021 | 16.0.2 | No | EOL |
| 15 | Sep 15, 2020 | Ended | Mar 16, 2021 | 15.0.2 | No | EOL |
| 14 | Mar 17, 2020 | Ended | Sep 16, 2020 | 14.0.2 | No | EOL |
| 13 | Sep 17, 2019 | Ended | Mar 17, 2020 | 13.0.2 | No | EOL |
| 12 | Mar 19, 2019 | Ended | Sep 17, 2019 | 12.0.2 | No | EOL |
| 11 | Sep 25, 2018 | Ended | Sep 30, 2023 | 11.0.32.1 | Yes | EOL |
| 10 | Mar 20, 2018 | Ended | Sep 25, 2018 | 10.0.2 | No | EOL |
| 9 | Sep 21, 2017 | Ended | Mar 20, 2018 | 9.0.4 | No | EOL |
| 8 | Mar 18, 2014 | Ended | Mar 31, 2022 | 8u503 | Yes | EOL |
| 7 | Jul 11, 2011 | Ended | Jul 31, 2019 | 7u351 | Yes | EOL |
| 6 | Dec 12, 2006 | Ended | Dec 31, 2018 | 6u211 | No | EOL |
| 5 | Sep 30, 2004 | Ended | Oct 30, 2009 | 5.0u85 | No | EOL |
| 1.4 | Feb 13, 2002 | Ended | Oct 30, 2008 | 1.4.2_42 | No | EOL |
| 1.3 | May 8, 2000 | Ended | Mar 31, 2006 | 1.3.1_32 | No | EOL |
| 1.2 | Dec 4, 1998 | Ended | Nov 30, 2003 | 1.2.2_18 | No | EOL |
| 1.1 | Feb 18, 1997 | Ended | Oct 9, 2002 | 1.1.8_010 | No | EOL |
| 1.0 | Jan 23, 1996 | Ended | May 7, 1996 | 1.0.2 | No | EOL |
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Which versions of Oracle JDK have reached end of life?
The following Oracle JDK versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 26, 24, 23, 22, 20, 19, 18, 16 (and 16 more). It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using Oracle JDK 26?
Oracle JDK 26 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 Oracle JDK?
The latest version of Oracle JDK is 27, released in the 27 release cycle.
How many versions of Oracle JDK are currently supported?
Oracle JDK currently has 4 actively supported version(s): 27, 25, 21, 17.
When does Oracle JDK 27 reach end of life?
Oracle JDK 27 is scheduled to reach end of life on Mar 31, 2027.
What should I do when Oracle JDK reaches end of life?
When a Oracle JDK 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.