Oracle GraalVM 17 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Oracle GraalVM 17 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 30 Sept 2026.
52 days of security support left
17.0.20 latest release
96% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 13 Jun 2023 → 30 Sept 2026.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Oracle GraalVM release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 13 Jun 2023 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 30 Sept 2026 | in 52 days |
| Extended support ends | 30 Sept 2029 | 1,148 days left |
| Latest release | 17.0.20 · 21 Jul 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Oracle GraalVM 25 extends security support by about 1,461 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oracle GraalVM 25 | 30 Sept 2030 | 1,513 | +1,461 days |
| Oracle GraalVM 21 | 30 Sept 2028 | 783 | +731 days |
| Oracle GraalVM 17 | 30 Sept 2026 | 52 | this branch |
Frequently asked questions
When does Oracle GraalVM 17 reach end of life?
Oracle GraalVM 17 reaches end of life on 30 Sept 2026 — 52 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Oracle GraalVM 17 still supported?
Yes. Oracle GraalVM 17 is currently maintained. Latest release: 17.0.20, published 21 Jul 2026.
What happens when Oracle GraalVM 17 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 30 Sept 2026 this branch receives no further updates under standard support, though extended support runs to 30 Sept 2029.
How long do I have to upgrade from Oracle GraalVM 17?
52 days. Moving to Oracle GraalVM 25 instead buys roughly 1,461 more days of security support.