Azul Zulu 26 · Version Status
Azul Zulu 26 End of Life Date
Azul Zulu 26 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Azul Zulu 26 reaches end of life on September 30, 2026. Plan your migration now — 144 days remaining.
EOL Date
Sep 30, 2026
144 days remaining
Latest Release
26.28.59
Standard release
Release Date
Mar 17, 2026
Azul Zulu 26 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 7 LTS |
7.56 |
Jul 31, 2022 |
EOL |
| 6 LTS |
N/A |
Dec 31, 2018 |
EOL |
| 8 LTS |
8.92.0.21 |
Dec 31, 2030 |
Active |
| 9 |
9.0.7.1 |
Mar 31, 2018 |
EOL |
| 10 |
10.3.5 |
Sep 30, 2018 |
EOL |
| 11 LTS |
11.86.21 |
Jan 31, 2032 |
Active |
| 12 |
12.3.11 |
Sep 30, 2019 |
EOL |
| 13 |
13.54.17 |
Mar 31, 2023 |
EOL |
What does Azul Zulu 26 end of life mean?
When Azul Zulu 26 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches for this version. CVEs discovered after the EOL date are publicly disclosed on the National Vulnerability Database with no patch available. Exploit code frequently appears on GitHub within days of disclosure.
The CVE blind spot: Most vulnerability scanners check for known CVEs but do not flag the ongoing accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software versions. Running Azul Zulu 26 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Azul Zulu 25 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Azul Zulu 26 reach end of life?
Azul Zulu 26 reached end of life on September 30, 2026. That is 144 days remaining.
Is Azul Zulu 26 still supported?
Azul Zulu 26 is still supported but approaching end of life on September 30, 2026. Begin planning your migration now.
What should I upgrade to from Azul Zulu 26?
The recommended upgrade from Azul Zulu 26 is
Azul Zulu 25 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Azul Zulu full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Azul Zulu 26 past EOL?
When Azul Zulu 26 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate with no remediation path. Most vulnerability scanners do not flag this — it is the CVE blind spot. Organizations running EOL Azul Zulu should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.