Amazon Corretto 21 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Amazon Corretto 21 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 31 Oct 2030.
1,544 days of security support left
21.0.12.8.1 latest release
41% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 25 Aug 2023 → 31 Oct 2030.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Amazon Corretto release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 25 Aug 2023 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 31 Oct 2030 | in 1,544 days |
| Latest release | 21.0.12.8.1 · 22 Jul 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Amazon Corretto 26 extends security support by about -1,461 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 21 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Corretto 26 | 31 Oct 2026 | 83 | -1,461 days |
| Amazon Corretto 25 | 31 Oct 2032 | 2,275 | +731 days |
| Amazon Corretto 21 | 31 Oct 2030 | 1,544 | this branch |
| Amazon Corretto 17 | 31 Oct 2029 | 1,179 | -365 days |
| Amazon Corretto 11 | 31 Jan 2032 | 2,001 | +457 days |
| Amazon Corretto 8 | 31 Dec 2030 | 1,605 | +61 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Amazon Corretto 21 reach end of life?
Amazon Corretto 21 reaches end of life on 31 Oct 2030 — 1,544 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Amazon Corretto 21 still supported?
Yes. Amazon Corretto 21 is currently maintained. Latest release: 21.0.12.8.1, published 22 Jul 2026.
What happens when Amazon Corretto 21 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 31 Oct 2030 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Amazon Corretto 21?
1,544 days. Moving to Amazon Corretto 26 instead buys roughly -1,461 more days of security support.