Red Hat build of OpenJDK 17 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Red Hat build of OpenJDK 17 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 31 Dec 2027.
452 days of security support left
17.0.17.0.10-1 latest release
80% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 11 Nov 2021 → 31 Dec 2027.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Red Hat build of OpenJDK release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 11 Nov 2021 | 4y 11mo ago |
| Support ends | 31 Dec 2027 | in 1y 3mo |
| Latest release | 17.0.17.0.10-1 · 16 Oct 2025 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Red Hat build of OpenJDK 25 extends security support by about 1,096 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hat build of OpenJDK 25 | 31 Dec 2030 | 1,548 | +1,096 days |
| Red Hat build of OpenJDK 21 | 31 Dec 2029 | 1,183 | +731 days |
| Red Hat build of OpenJDK 17 | 31 Dec 2027 | 452 | this branch |
| Red Hat build of OpenJDK 8 | 30 Nov 2026 | 56 | -396 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Red Hat build of OpenJDK 17 reach end of life?
Red Hat build of OpenJDK 17 reaches end of life on 31 Dec 2027 — 452 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Red Hat build of OpenJDK 17 still supported?
Yes. Red Hat build of OpenJDK 17 is currently maintained. Latest release: 17.0.17.0.10-1, published 16 Oct 2025.
What happens when Red Hat build of OpenJDK 17 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 31 Dec 2027 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Red Hat build of OpenJDK 17?
452 days. Moving to Red Hat build of OpenJDK 25 instead buys roughly 1,096 more days of security support.