Eclipse Temurin 8 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Eclipse Temurin 8 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 31 Dec 2030.
1,605 days of security support left
8u502-b07 latest release
53% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 29 Jul 2021 → 31 Dec 2030.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Eclipse Temurin release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 29 Jul 2021 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 31 Dec 2030 | in 1,605 days |
| Latest release | 8u502-b07 · 31 Jul 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Eclipse Temurin 26 extends security support by about -1,568 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse Temurin 26 | 15 Sept 2026 | 37 | -1,568 days |
| Eclipse Temurin 25 | 30 Sept 2031 | 1,878 | +273 days |
| Eclipse Temurin 21 | 31 Dec 2029 | 1,240 | -365 days |
| Eclipse Temurin 17 | 31 Oct 2027 | 448 | -1,157 days |
| Eclipse Temurin 11 | 31 Oct 2027 | 448 | -1,157 days |
| Eclipse Temurin 8 | 31 Dec 2030 | 1,605 | this branch |
Frequently asked questions
When does Eclipse Temurin 8 reach end of life?
Eclipse Temurin 8 reaches end of life on 31 Dec 2030 — 1,605 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Eclipse Temurin 8 still supported?
Yes. Eclipse Temurin 8 is currently maintained. Latest release: 8u502-b07, published 31 Jul 2026.
What happens when Eclipse Temurin 8 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 31 Dec 2030 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Eclipse Temurin 8?
1,605 days. Moving to Eclipse Temurin 26 instead buys roughly -1,568 more days of security support.