Azul Zulu 26 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Azul Zulu 26 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 30 Sept 2026.
52 days of security support left
26.28.59 latest release
74% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 17 Mar 2026 → 30 Sept 2026.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Azul Zulu release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 17 Mar 2026 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 30 Sept 2026 | in 52 days |
| Latest release | 26.28.59 · 17 Mar 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Azul Zulu 26 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azul Zulu 26 | 30 Sept 2026 | 52 | this branch |
| Azul Zulu 25 | 30 Sept 2033 | 2,609 | +2,557 days |
| Azul Zulu 21 | 30 Sept 2031 | 1,878 | +1,826 days |
| Azul Zulu 17 | 30 Sept 2029 | 1,148 | +1,096 days |
| Azul Zulu 11 | 31 Jan 2032 | 2,001 | +1,949 days |
| Azul Zulu 8 | 31 Dec 2030 | 1,605 | +1,553 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Azul Zulu 26 reach end of life?
Azul Zulu 26 reaches end of life on 30 Sept 2026 — 52 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Azul Zulu 26 still supported?
Yes. Azul Zulu 26 is currently maintained. Latest release: 26.28.59, published 17 Mar 2026.
What happens when Azul Zulu 26 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 30 Sept 2026 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Azul Zulu 26?
52 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.