Amazon Corretto 26 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Amazon Corretto 26 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 31 Oct 2026.
83 days of security support left
26.0.2.10.1 latest release
64% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 17 Mar 2026 → 31 Oct 2026.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Amazon Corretto release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 17 Mar 2026 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 31 Oct 2026 | in 83 days |
| Latest release | 26.0.2.10.1 · 22 Jul 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Amazon Corretto 26 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Corretto 26 | 31 Oct 2026 | 83 | this branch |
| Amazon Corretto 25 | 31 Oct 2032 | 2,275 | +2,192 days |
| Amazon Corretto 21 | 31 Oct 2030 | 1,544 | +1,461 days |
| Amazon Corretto 17 | 31 Oct 2029 | 1,179 | +1,096 days |
| Amazon Corretto 11 | 31 Jan 2032 | 2,001 | +1,918 days |
| Amazon Corretto 8 | 31 Dec 2030 | 1,605 | +1,522 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Amazon Corretto 26 reach end of life?
Amazon Corretto 26 reaches end of life on 31 Oct 2026 — 83 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Amazon Corretto 26 still supported?
Yes. Amazon Corretto 26 is currently maintained. Latest release: 26.0.2.10.1, published 22 Jul 2026.
What happens when Amazon Corretto 26 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 31 Oct 2026 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Amazon Corretto 26?
83 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.