Amazon Corretto 22 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Amazon Corretto 22 reached end of life on 15 Oct 2024. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Amazon Corretto release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 19 Mar 2024 | — |
| End of life | 15 Oct 2024 | 1.8 years ago |
| Latest release | 22.0.2.9.1 · 16 Jul 2024 | final |
Where to go from 22
Recommended target: Amazon Corretto 26 (supported until 31 Oct 2026).
The newest actively supported branch is Amazon Corretto 26 (latest release 26.0.2.10.1).
Frequently asked questions
Is Amazon Corretto 22 still safe to use?
Amazon Corretto 22 reached end of life on 15 Oct 2024, 663 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Amazon Corretto 22?
Yes — the final release (22.0.2.9.1) 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 22 to?
Upgrade to Amazon Corretto 26, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 31 Oct 2026).