Azul Zulu 8 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Azul Zulu 8 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 31 Dec 2030.
1,548 days of security support left
8.96.0.205 latest release
75% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 8 Apr 2014 → 31 Dec 2030.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Azul Zulu release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 8 Apr 2014 | 12y 6mo ago |
| Support ends | 31 Dec 2030 | in 4y 3mo |
| Extended Support ends | 31 Dec 2032 | in 6y 3mo |
| Latest release | 8.96.0.205 · 18 Aug 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Azul Zulu 27 extends security support by about -1,371 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azul Zulu 27 | 31 Mar 2027 | 177 | -1,371 days |
| Azul Zulu 25 | 30 Sept 2033 | 2,552 | +1,004 days |
| Azul Zulu 21 | 30 Sept 2031 | 1,821 | +273 days |
| Azul Zulu 17 | 30 Sept 2029 | 1,091 | -457 days |
| Azul Zulu 11 | 31 Jan 2032 | 1,944 | +396 days |
| Azul Zulu 8 | 31 Dec 2030 | 1,548 | this branch |
Frequently asked questions
When does Azul Zulu 8 reach end of life?
Azul Zulu 8 reaches end of life on 31 Dec 2030 — 1,548 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Azul Zulu 8 still supported?
Yes. Azul Zulu 8 is currently maintained. Latest release: 8.96.0.205, published 18 Aug 2026.
What happens when Azul Zulu 8 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 31 Dec 2030 this branch receives no further updates under standard support, though extended support runs to 31 Dec 2032.
How long do I have to upgrade from Azul Zulu 8?
1,548 days. Moving to Azul Zulu 27 instead buys roughly -1,371 more days of security support.