Bellsoft Liberica JDK 26 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Bellsoft Liberica JDK 26 reached end of life on 16 Sept 2026. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Bellsoft Liberica JDK release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 18 Mar 2026 | 7mo ago |
| Public support ended | 16 Sept 2026 | 1mo ago |
| Latest release | 26.0.2.1+1 · 19 Aug 2026 | final |
Where to go from 26
Recommended target: Bellsoft Liberica JDK 27 (supported until 23 Mar 2027).
The newest actively supported branch is Bellsoft Liberica JDK 27 (latest release 27+36).
Frequently asked questions
Is Bellsoft Liberica JDK 26 still safe to use?
Bellsoft Liberica JDK 26 reached end of life on 16 Sept 2026, 19 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Bellsoft Liberica JDK 26?
Yes — the final release (26.0.2.1+1) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Bellsoft Liberica JDK 26 to?
Upgrade to Bellsoft Liberica JDK 27, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 23 Mar 2027).