Amazon Corretto 20 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Amazon Corretto 20 reached end of life on 17 Oct 2023. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Amazon Corretto release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 21 Mar 2023 | 3y 7mo ago |
| Security Support ended | 17 Oct 2023 | 3y ago |
| Latest release | 20.0.2.10.1 · 23 Aug 2023 | final |
Where to go from 20
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 20 still safe to use?
Amazon Corretto 20 reached end of life on 17 Oct 2023, 1,084 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Amazon Corretto 20?
Yes — the final release (20.0.2.10.1) 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 20 to?
Upgrade to Amazon Corretto 27, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 30 Apr 2027).