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 | — |
| End of life | 17 Mar 2020 | 6.4 years ago |
| Latest release | 13.0.2 · 14 Jan 2020 | final |
Where to go from 13
Recommended target: Oracle JDK 26 (supported until 18 Sept 2026).
The newest actively supported branch is Oracle JDK 26 (latest release 26.0.2).
Frequently asked questions
Is Oracle JDK 13 still safe to use?
Oracle JDK 13 reached end of life on 17 Mar 2020, 2,336 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 26, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 18 Sept 2026).