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 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 30 Nov 2026 | in 113 days |
| Extended support ends | 31 Mar 2031 | 1,695 days left |
| Latest release | 8u502+9 · 22 Jul 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Bellsoft Liberica JDK 26 extends security support by about -73 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellsoft Liberica JDK 26 | 18 Sept 2026 | 40 | -73 days |
| Bellsoft Liberica JDK 25 | 30 Sept 2031 | 1,878 | +1,765 days |
| Bellsoft Liberica JDK 17 | 31 Oct 2027 | 448 | +335 days |
| Bellsoft Liberica JDK 8 | 30 Nov 2026 | 113 | 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 — 113 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: 8u502+9, published 22 Jul 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?
113 days. Moving to Bellsoft Liberica JDK 26 instead buys roughly -73 more days of security support.