Azul Zulu 17 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Azul Zulu 17 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 30 Sept 2029.
1,091 days of security support left
17.68.203 latest release
63% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 15 Sept 2021 → 30 Sept 2029.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Azul Zulu release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 15 Sept 2021 | 5y 1mo ago |
| Support ends | 30 Sept 2029 | in 3y |
| Extended Support ends | 30 Sept 2031 | in 5y |
| Latest release | 17.68.203 · 18 Aug 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Azul Zulu 27 extends security support by about -914 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azul Zulu 27 | 31 Mar 2027 | 177 | -914 days |
| Azul Zulu 25 | 30 Sept 2033 | 2,552 | +1,461 days |
| Azul Zulu 21 | 30 Sept 2031 | 1,821 | +730 days |
| Azul Zulu 17 | 30 Sept 2029 | 1,091 | this branch |
| Azul Zulu 11 | 31 Jan 2032 | 1,944 | +853 days |
| Azul Zulu 8 | 31 Dec 2030 | 1,548 | +457 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Azul Zulu 17 reach end of life?
Azul Zulu 17 reaches end of life on 30 Sept 2029 — 1,091 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Azul Zulu 17 still supported?
Yes. Azul Zulu 17 is currently maintained. Latest release: 17.68.203, published 18 Aug 2026.
What happens when Azul Zulu 17 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 30 Sept 2029 this branch receives no further updates under standard support, though extended support runs to 30 Sept 2031.
How long do I have to upgrade from Azul Zulu 17?
1,091 days. Moving to Azul Zulu 27 instead buys roughly -914 more days of security support.