Oracle JDK 13 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Oracle JDK 13 reached end of life on 17 Mar 2020. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Oracle JDK release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 17 Sept 2019 | 7y 1mo ago |
| Premier Support ended | 17 Mar 2020 | 6y 7mo ago |
| Latest release | 13.0.2 · 14 Jan 2020 | final |
Where to go from 13
Recommended target: Oracle JDK 27 (supported until 31 Mar 2027).
The newest actively supported branch is Oracle JDK 27 (latest release 27).
Frequently asked questions
Is Oracle JDK 13 still safe to use?
Oracle JDK 13 reached end of life on 17 Mar 2020, 2,393 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Oracle JDK 13?
Yes — the final release (13.0.2) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Oracle JDK 13 to?
Upgrade to Oracle JDK 27, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 31 Mar 2027).