Question 1

What happens when Openjdk Builds From Oracle reaches end of life?

Accepted Answer

When Openjdk Builds From Oracle reaches end of life, it stops receiving security patches, bug fixes, and new features. Currently, 17 Openjdk Builds From Oracle versions are already EOL. The latest supported version is Openjdk Builds From Oracle 26, maintained until September 18, 2026. Running an EOL version exposes your systems to unpatched security vulnerabilities with no official fix available.

Question 2

Is Openjdk Builds From Oracle 26 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Openjdk Builds From Oracle 26 is actively supported until September 18, 2026. It receives security patches and bug fixes. Check the version table above for the full list of supported Openjdk Builds From Oracle releases and their exact end-of-life dates.

Question 3

Is it safe to use Openjdk Builds From Oracle after end of life?

Accepted Answer

No. Running Openjdk Builds From Oracle after EOL is not safe for production systems. Once a version reaches end of life, newly discovered CVEs are published publicly but never patched — leaving your systems permanently exposed. The only safe path is upgrading to an actively supported Openjdk Builds From Oracle release.

Question 4

How to upgrade from Openjdk Builds From Oracle 25 to Openjdk Builds From Oracle 26.x?

Accepted Answer

To upgrade Openjdk Builds From Oracle from 25 to 26: (1) review the official migration guide for breaking changes, (2) test your application against the new version in a staging environment, (3) update dependencies that have version constraints, (4) run your full test suite, (5) deploy with a rollback plan. The earlier you start, the more time you have to resolve compatibility issues before EOL.

Question 5

When is the next Openjdk Builds From Oracle LTS version?

Accepted Answer

Not all Openjdk Builds From Oracle releases have a designated LTS status. Check the version table above — LTS releases are marked with an "LTS" badge. Refer to the official Openjdk Builds From Oracle release policy for information on upcoming long-term support versions.

Question 6

How long does Openjdk Builds From Oracle support each version?

Accepted Answer

On average, Openjdk Builds From Oracle supports each release for approximately 6 months (~0.5 years).  The exact EOL date for each version is listed in the table above.

Version	Released	Active support	EOL date	Until EOL	Latest	CVEs	Status
26	Mar 17, 2026	—	Sep 18, 2026	in 101d	26	—	Active
25	Sep 16, 2025	—	Mar 17, 2026	84d ago	25	—	EOL
24	Mar 18, 2025	—	Sep 16, 2025	266d ago	24	—	EOL
23	Sep 17, 2024	—	Mar 18, 2025	448d ago	23.0.2	—	EOL
22	Mar 19, 2024	—	Sep 17, 2024	630d ago	22.0.2	—	EOL
21	Sep 19, 2023	—	Mar 19, 2024	812d ago	21.0.2	—	EOL
20	Mar 21, 2023	—	Sep 19, 2023	994d ago	20.0.2	—	EOL
19	Sep 20, 2022	—	Mar 21, 2023	1176d ago	19.0.2	—	EOL
18	Mar 22, 2022	—	Sep 20, 2022	1358d ago	18.0.2.1	—	EOL
17	Sep 14, 2021	—	Mar 22, 2022	1540d ago	17.0.2	—	EOL
16	Mar 16, 2021	—	Sep 14, 2021	1729d ago	16.0.2	—	EOL
15	Sep 15, 2020	—	Mar 16, 2021	1911d ago	15.0.2	—	EOL
14	Mar 17, 2020	—	Sep 16, 2020	2092d ago	14.0.2	—	EOL
13	Sep 17, 2019	—	Mar 17, 2020	2275d ago	13.0.2	—	EOL
12	Mar 19, 2019	—	Sep 17, 2019	2457d ago	12.0.2	—	EOL
11	Sep 25, 2018	—	Mar 19, 2019	2639d ago	11.0.2	—	EOL
10	Mar 20, 2018	—	Sep 25, 2018	2814d ago	10.0.2	—	EOL
9	Sep 21, 2017	—	Mar 20, 2018	3003d ago	9.0.4	—	EOL

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