Oracle GraalVM 21 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Oracle GraalVM 21 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 30 Sept 2028.
783 days of security support left
21.0.12 latest release
57% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 19 Sept 2023 → 30 Sept 2028.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Oracle GraalVM release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 19 Sept 2023 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 30 Sept 2028 | in 783 days |
| Extended support ends | 30 Sept 2031 | 1,878 days left |
| Latest release | 21.0.12 · 21 Jul 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Oracle GraalVM 25 extends security support by about 730 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 21 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oracle GraalVM 25 | 30 Sept 2030 | 1,513 | +730 days |
| Oracle GraalVM 21 | 30 Sept 2028 | 783 | this branch |
| Oracle GraalVM 17 | 30 Sept 2026 | 52 | -731 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Oracle GraalVM 21 reach end of life?
Oracle GraalVM 21 reaches end of life on 30 Sept 2028 — 783 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Oracle GraalVM 21 still supported?
Yes. Oracle GraalVM 21 is currently maintained. Latest release: 21.0.12, published 21 Jul 2026.
What happens when Oracle GraalVM 21 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 30 Sept 2028 this branch receives no further updates under standard support, though extended support runs to 30 Sept 2031.
How long do I have to upgrade from Oracle GraalVM 21?
783 days. Moving to Oracle GraalVM 25 instead buys roughly 730 more days of security support.