Oracle JDK 9 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Oracle JDK 9 reached end of life on 20 Mar 2018. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Oracle JDK release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 21 Sept 2017 | 9y ago |
| Premier Support ended | 20 Mar 2018 | 8y 7mo ago |
| Latest release | 9.0.4 · 16 Jan 2018 | final |
Where to go from 9
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 9 still safe to use?
Oracle JDK 9 reached end of life on 20 Mar 2018, 3,121 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Oracle JDK 9?
Yes — the final release (9.0.4) 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 9 to?
Upgrade to Oracle JDK 27, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 31 Mar 2027).