Bellsoft Liberica JDK 21 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Bellsoft Liberica JDK 21 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on March 2032.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Bellsoft Liberica JDK release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 20 Sept 2023 | 3y ago |
| Public support ends | March 2032 | in 5y 5mo |
| Commercial support ends | 31 Mar 2032 | in 5y 6mo |
| Latest release | 21.0.12.1+2 · 19 Aug 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Bellsoft Liberica JDK 27 extends security support by about -1,805 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 21 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellsoft Liberica JDK 27 | 23 Mar 2027 | 169 | -1,805 days |
| Bellsoft Liberica JDK 25 | 30 Sept 2031 | 1,821 | -153 days |
| Bellsoft Liberica JDK 21 | March 2032 | 1,974 | this branch |
| Bellsoft Liberica JDK 17 | 31 Oct 2027 | 391 | -1,583 days |
| Bellsoft Liberica JDK 8 | 30 Nov 2026 | 56 | -1,918 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Bellsoft Liberica JDK 21 reach end of life?
Bellsoft Liberica JDK 21 reaches end of life on March 2032 — 0 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Bellsoft Liberica JDK 21 still supported?
Yes. Bellsoft Liberica JDK 21 is currently maintained. Latest release: 21.0.12.1+2, published 19 Aug 2026.
What happens when Bellsoft Liberica JDK 21 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After March 2032 this branch receives no further updates under standard support, though extended support runs to 31 Mar 2032.
How long do I have to upgrade from Bellsoft Liberica JDK 21?
0 days. Moving to Bellsoft Liberica JDK 27 instead buys roughly -1,805 more days of security support.