Bellsoft Liberica JDK 26 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Bellsoft Liberica JDK 26 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 18 Sept 2026.
40 days of security support left
26.0.2+13 latest release
78% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 18 Mar 2026 → 18 Sept 2026.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Bellsoft Liberica JDK release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 18 Mar 2026 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 18 Sept 2026 | in 40 days |
| Latest release | 26.0.2+13 · 22 Jul 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Bellsoft Liberica JDK 26 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellsoft Liberica JDK 26 | 18 Sept 2026 | 40 | this branch |
| Bellsoft Liberica JDK 25 | 30 Sept 2031 | 1,878 | +1,838 days |
| Bellsoft Liberica JDK 17 | 31 Oct 2027 | 448 | +408 days |
| Bellsoft Liberica JDK 8 | 30 Nov 2026 | 113 | +73 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Bellsoft Liberica JDK 26 reach end of life?
Bellsoft Liberica JDK 26 reaches end of life on 18 Sept 2026 — 40 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Bellsoft Liberica JDK 26 still supported?
Yes. Bellsoft Liberica JDK 26 is currently maintained. Latest release: 26.0.2+13, published 22 Jul 2026.
What happens when Bellsoft Liberica JDK 26 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 18 Sept 2026 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Bellsoft Liberica JDK 26?
40 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.