Bellsoft Liberica JDK 17 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Bellsoft Liberica JDK 17 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 31 Oct 2027.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Bellsoft Liberica JDK release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 17 Sept 2021 | 5y 1mo ago |
| Public support ends | 31 Oct 2027 | in 1y 1mo |
| Commercial support ends | 31 Mar 2030 | in 3y 6mo |
| Latest release | 17.0.20.1+2 · 19 Aug 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Bellsoft Liberica JDK 27 extends security support by about -222 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellsoft Liberica JDK 27 | 23 Mar 2027 | 169 | -222 days |
| Bellsoft Liberica JDK 25 | 30 Sept 2031 | 1,821 | +1,430 days |
| Bellsoft Liberica JDK 21 | March 2032 | 1,974 | +1,583 days |
| Bellsoft Liberica JDK 17 | 31 Oct 2027 | 391 | this branch |
| Bellsoft Liberica JDK 8 | 30 Nov 2026 | 56 | -335 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Bellsoft Liberica JDK 17 reach end of life?
Bellsoft Liberica JDK 17 reaches end of life on 31 Oct 2027 — 391 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Bellsoft Liberica JDK 17 still supported?
Yes. Bellsoft Liberica JDK 17 is currently maintained. Latest release: 17.0.20.1+2, published 19 Aug 2026.
What happens when Bellsoft Liberica JDK 17 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 31 Oct 2027 this branch receives no further updates under standard support, though extended support runs to 31 Mar 2030.
How long do I have to upgrade from Bellsoft Liberica JDK 17?
391 days. Moving to Bellsoft Liberica JDK 27 instead buys roughly -222 more days of security support.