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Red Hat build of OpenJDKEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
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Runtimes & JDKsLatest Version: 25Latest Release: Nov 13, 2025
Red Hat build of OpenJDK is a supported OpenJDK distribution for Red Hat Enterprise Linux customers.
Support summary
Red Hat build of OpenJDK 8 reaches EOL in 64 days. Start upgrade planning and compatibility testing now.
What do EOL and support statuses mean?Next EOL
Nov 30, 2026
Red Hat build of OpenJDK 8 · 64 days left
Supported cycles
4
0 lts
Versions
7
Latest Version
25
Active Support
4
EOL
3
Lifecycle Timeline
Mar 15, 2007As of Sep 27, 2026
25Active · Dec 31, 2030
21Active · Dec 31, 2029
17Active · Dec 31, 2027
11EOL · Oct 31, 2024
8Active · Nov 30, 2026
7EOL · Jun 30, 2020
6EOL · Dec 31, 2016
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
| Release | Release Date | Active Support | EOL | Latest Version | LTS | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Nov 13, 2025 | Maintained | Dec 31, 2030 | 25 | No | Active |
| 21 | Nov 14, 2023 | Maintained | Dec 31, 2029 | 21.0.9.0.10-1 | No | Active |
| 17 | Nov 11, 2021 | Maintained | Dec 31, 2027 | 17.0.17.0.10-1 | No | Active |
| 11 | Oct 1, 2018 | Ended | Oct 31, 2024 | 11.0.25.0.9-3 | No | EOL |
| 8 | Oct 1, 2014 | Maintained | Nov 30, 2026 | 1.8.0.472.b08-1 | No | Active |
| 7 | Mar 15, 2007 | Ended | Jun 30, 2020 | 1.7.0.261-2.6.22.2 | No | EOL |
| 6 | Mar 15, 2007 | Ended | Dec 31, 2016 | 1.6.0.41-1.13.13.1 | No | EOL |
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Which versions of Red Hat build of OpenJDK have reached end of life?
The following Red Hat build of OpenJDK versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 11, 7, 6. It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using Red Hat build of OpenJDK 11?
Red Hat build of OpenJDK 11 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 Red Hat build of OpenJDK?
The latest version of Red Hat build of OpenJDK is 25, released in the 25 release cycle.
How many versions of Red Hat build of OpenJDK are currently supported?
Red Hat build of OpenJDK currently has 4 actively supported version(s): 25, 21, 17, 8.
When does Red Hat build of OpenJDK 25 reach end of life?
Red Hat build of OpenJDK 25 is scheduled to reach end of life on Dec 31, 2030.
What should I do when Red Hat build of OpenJDK reaches end of life?
When a Red Hat build of OpenJDK 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.