Oracle Database 21 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Oracle Database 21 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 31 Jul 2027.
299 days of security support left
86% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 13 Aug 2021 → 31 Jul 2027.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Oracle Database release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 13 Aug 2021 | 5y 2mo ago |
| Premier Support ends | 31 Jul 2027 | in 10mo |
| Latest release | — | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Oracle Database 23 extends security support by about 1,614 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 21 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oracle Database 23 | 31 Dec 2031 | 1,913 | +1,614 days |
| Oracle Database 21 | 31 Jul 2027 | 299 | this branch |
| Oracle Database 19 | 31 Dec 2029 | 1,183 | +884 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Oracle Database 21 reach end of life?
Oracle Database 21 reaches end of life on 31 Jul 2027 — 299 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Oracle Database 21 still supported?
Yes. Oracle Database 21 is currently maintained. Latest release: —.
What happens when Oracle Database 21 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 31 Jul 2027 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Oracle Database 21?
299 days. Moving to Oracle Database 23 instead buys roughly 1,614 more days of security support.