Bellsoft Liberica JDK 8 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Bellsoft Liberica JDK 8 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 30 Nov 2026.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Bellsoft Liberica JDK release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 18 Mar 2014 | 12y 7mo ago |
| Public support ends | 30 Nov 2026 | in 2mo |
| Commercial support ends | 31 Mar 2031 | in 4y 6mo |
| Latest release | 8u504+1 · 19 Aug 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Bellsoft Liberica JDK 27 extends security support by about 113 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellsoft Liberica JDK 27 | 23 Mar 2027 | 169 | +113 days |
| Bellsoft Liberica JDK 25 | 30 Sept 2031 | 1,821 | +1,765 days |
| Bellsoft Liberica JDK 21 | March 2032 | 1,974 | +1,918 days |
| Bellsoft Liberica JDK 17 | 31 Oct 2027 | 391 | +335 days |
| Bellsoft Liberica JDK 8 | 30 Nov 2026 | 56 | this branch |
Frequently asked questions
When does Bellsoft Liberica JDK 8 reach end of life?
Bellsoft Liberica JDK 8 reaches end of life on 30 Nov 2026 — 56 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Bellsoft Liberica JDK 8 still supported?
Yes. Bellsoft Liberica JDK 8 is currently maintained. Latest release: 8u504+1, published 19 Aug 2026.
What happens when Bellsoft Liberica JDK 8 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 30 Nov 2026 this branch receives no further updates under standard support, though extended support runs to 31 Mar 2031.
How long do I have to upgrade from Bellsoft Liberica JDK 8?
56 days. Moving to Bellsoft Liberica JDK 27 instead buys roughly 113 more days of security support.