Oracle JDK 26 · Version Status
Oracle JDK 26 End of Life Date
Oracle JDK 26 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Oracle JDK 26 reaches end of life on September 18, 2026. Plan your migration now — 87 days remaining.
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EOL Date
Sep 18, 2026
87 days remaining
Latest Release
26.0.1
Standard release
Release Date
Mar 17, 2026
Oracle JDK 26 series
Attack Surface
10/30 Medium tier
CISA KEV Exposure
0/20 Not in KEV
Extended Support
0/10 Available
EOL Risk Score™ — proprietary methodology by endoflife.ai. Factors: EOL recency, attack surface breadth, CISA KEV catalog presence, extended support availability. Updated at every build.
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Extended Support
Extended Oracle JDK 26 support is available
Commercial vendors offer security patches beyond EOL — compare your options.
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| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 1.0 |
1.0.2 |
May 7, 1996 |
EOL |
| 1.1 |
1.1.8_010 |
Oct 9, 2002 |
EOL |
| 1.2 |
1.2.2_18 |
Nov 30, 2003 |
EOL |
| 1.3 |
1.3.1_32 |
Mar 31, 2006 |
EOL |
| 1.4 |
1.4.2_42 |
Oct 30, 2008 |
EOL |
| 5 |
5.0u85 |
Oct 30, 2009 |
EOL |
| 6 |
6u211 |
Dec 31, 2018 |
EOL |
| 7 LTS |
7u351 |
Jul 31, 2019 |
EOL |
What does Oracle JDK 26 end of life mean?
When Oracle JDK 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 Oracle JDK 26 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Oracle JDK 25 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Oracle JDK 26 reach end of life?
Oracle JDK 26 reached end of life on September 18, 2026. That is 87 days remaining.
Is Oracle JDK 26 still supported?
Oracle JDK 26 is still supported but approaching end of life on September 18, 2026. Begin planning your migration now.
What should I upgrade to from Oracle JDK 26?
The recommended upgrade from Oracle JDK 26 is
Oracle JDK 25 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Oracle JDK full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Oracle JDK 26 past EOL?
When Oracle JDK 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 Oracle JDK should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.