Eclipse Temurin 26 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Eclipse Temurin 26 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 15 Sept 2026.
37 days of security support left
26.0.2+10 latest release
79% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 23 Mar 2026 → 15 Sept 2026.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Eclipse Temurin release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 23 Mar 2026 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 15 Sept 2026 | in 37 days |
| Latest release | 26.0.2+10 · 28 Jul 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Eclipse Temurin 26 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse Temurin 26 | 15 Sept 2026 | 37 | this branch |
| Eclipse Temurin 25 | 30 Sept 2031 | 1,878 | +1,841 days |
| Eclipse Temurin 21 | 31 Dec 2029 | 1,240 | +1,203 days |
| Eclipse Temurin 17 | 31 Oct 2027 | 448 | +411 days |
| Eclipse Temurin 11 | 31 Oct 2027 | 448 | +411 days |
| Eclipse Temurin 8 | 31 Dec 2030 | 1,605 | +1,568 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Eclipse Temurin 26 reach end of life?
Eclipse Temurin 26 reaches end of life on 15 Sept 2026 — 37 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Eclipse Temurin 26 still supported?
Yes. Eclipse Temurin 26 is currently maintained. Latest release: 26.0.2+10, published 28 Jul 2026.
What happens when Eclipse Temurin 26 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 15 Sept 2026 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Eclipse Temurin 26?
37 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.