Amazon Corretto 16 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Amazon Corretto 16 reached end of life on 19 Oct 2021. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Amazon Corretto release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 16 Mar 2021 | 5y 7mo ago |
| Security Support ended | 19 Oct 2021 | 5y ago |
| Latest release | 16.0.2.7.1 · 19 Apr 2022 | final |
Where to go from 16
Recommended target: Amazon Corretto 27 (supported until 30 Apr 2027).
The newest actively supported branch is Amazon Corretto 27 (latest release 27.0.0.35.1).
Frequently asked questions
Is Amazon Corretto 16 still safe to use?
Amazon Corretto 16 reached end of life on 19 Oct 2021, 1,812 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Amazon Corretto 16?
Yes — the final release (16.0.2.7.1) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Amazon Corretto 16 to?
Upgrade to Amazon Corretto 27, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 30 Apr 2027).