Azul Zulu 27 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Azul Zulu 27 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 31 Mar 2027.
177 days of security support left
27.28.101 latest release
10% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 15 Sept 2026 → 31 Mar 2027.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Azul Zulu release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 15 Sept 2026 | 1mo ago |
| Support ends | 31 Mar 2027 | in 6mo |
| Latest release | 27.28.101 · 15 Sept 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Azul Zulu 27 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 27 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azul Zulu 27 | 31 Mar 2027 | 177 | this branch |
| Azul Zulu 25 | 30 Sept 2033 | 2,552 | +2,375 days |
| Azul Zulu 21 | 30 Sept 2031 | 1,821 | +1,644 days |
| Azul Zulu 17 | 30 Sept 2029 | 1,091 | +914 days |
| Azul Zulu 11 | 31 Jan 2032 | 1,944 | +1,767 days |
| Azul Zulu 8 | 31 Dec 2030 | 1,548 | +1,371 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Azul Zulu 27 reach end of life?
Azul Zulu 27 reaches end of life on 31 Mar 2027 — 177 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Azul Zulu 27 still supported?
Yes. Azul Zulu 27 is currently maintained. Latest release: 27.28.101, published 15 Sept 2026.
What happens when Azul Zulu 27 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 31 Mar 2027 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Azul Zulu 27?
177 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.