Azul Zulu 25 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Azul Zulu 25 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 30 Sept 2033.
2,552 days of security support left
25.36.205 latest release
13% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 16 Sept 2025 → 30 Sept 2033.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Azul Zulu release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 16 Sept 2025 | 1y 1mo ago |
| Support ends | 30 Sept 2033 | in 7y |
| Extended Support ends | 30 Sept 2035 | in 9y |
| Latest release | 25.36.205 · 18 Aug 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Azul Zulu 27 extends security support by about -2,375 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azul Zulu 27 | 31 Mar 2027 | 177 | -2,375 days |
| Azul Zulu 25 | 30 Sept 2033 | 2,552 | this branch |
| Azul Zulu 21 | 30 Sept 2031 | 1,821 | -731 days |
| Azul Zulu 17 | 30 Sept 2029 | 1,091 | -1,461 days |
| Azul Zulu 11 | 31 Jan 2032 | 1,944 | -608 days |
| Azul Zulu 8 | 31 Dec 2030 | 1,548 | -1,004 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Azul Zulu 25 reach end of life?
Azul Zulu 25 reaches end of life on 30 Sept 2033 — 2,552 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Azul Zulu 25 still supported?
Yes. Azul Zulu 25 is currently maintained. Latest release: 25.36.205, published 18 Aug 2026.
What happens when Azul Zulu 25 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 30 Sept 2033 this branch receives no further updates under standard support, though extended support runs to 30 Sept 2035.
How long do I have to upgrade from Azul Zulu 25?
2,552 days. Moving to Azul Zulu 27 instead buys roughly -2,375 more days of security support.