Eclipse Temurin 26 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Eclipse Temurin 26 reached end of life on 22 Sept 2026. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Eclipse Temurin release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 23 Mar 2026 | 6mo ago |
| Security Support ended | 22 Sept 2026 | this month |
| Latest release | 26.0.2.1+1 · 25 Aug 2026 | final |
Where to go from 26
Recommended target: Eclipse Temurin 27 (supported until 23 Mar 2027).
The newest actively supported branch is Eclipse Temurin 27 (latest release jdk-27+35).
Frequently asked questions
Is Eclipse Temurin 26 still safe to use?
Eclipse Temurin 26 reached end of life on 22 Sept 2026, 13 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Eclipse Temurin 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 Eclipse Temurin 26 to?
Upgrade to Eclipse Temurin 27, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 23 Mar 2027).