Azul Zulu 11 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Azul Zulu 11 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 31 Jan 2032.
2,001 days of security support left
11.86.21 latest release
59% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 25 Sept 2018 → 31 Jan 2032.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Azul Zulu release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 25 Sept 2018 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 31 Jan 2032 | in 2,001 days |
| Extended support ends | 31 Jan 2034 | 2,732 days left |
| Latest release | 11.86.21 · 30 Jan 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Azul Zulu 26 extends security support by about -1,949 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 11 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azul Zulu 26 | 30 Sept 2026 | 52 | -1,949 days |
| Azul Zulu 25 | 30 Sept 2033 | 2,609 | +608 days |
| Azul Zulu 21 | 30 Sept 2031 | 1,878 | -123 days |
| Azul Zulu 17 | 30 Sept 2029 | 1,148 | -853 days |
| Azul Zulu 11 | 31 Jan 2032 | 2,001 | this branch |
| Azul Zulu 8 | 31 Dec 2030 | 1,605 | -396 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Azul Zulu 11 reach end of life?
Azul Zulu 11 reaches end of life on 31 Jan 2032 — 2,001 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Azul Zulu 11 still supported?
Yes. Azul Zulu 11 is currently maintained. Latest release: 11.86.21, published 30 Jan 2026.
What happens when Azul Zulu 11 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 31 Jan 2032 this branch receives no further updates under standard support, though extended support runs to 31 Jan 2034.
How long do I have to upgrade from Azul Zulu 11?
2,001 days. Moving to Azul Zulu 26 instead buys roughly -1,949 more days of security support.