Red Hat build of OpenJDK 25 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Red Hat build of OpenJDK 25 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 31 Dec 2030.
1,548 days of security support left
25 latest release
17% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 13 Nov 2025 → 31 Dec 2030.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Red Hat build of OpenJDK release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 13 Nov 2025 | 11mo ago |
| Support ends | 31 Dec 2030 | in 4y 3mo |
| Latest release | 25 · 13 Nov 2025 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Red Hat build of OpenJDK 25 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hat build of OpenJDK 25 | 31 Dec 2030 | 1,548 | this branch |
| Red Hat build of OpenJDK 21 | 31 Dec 2029 | 1,183 | -365 days |
| Red Hat build of OpenJDK 17 | 31 Dec 2027 | 452 | -1,096 days |
| Red Hat build of OpenJDK 8 | 30 Nov 2026 | 56 | -1,492 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Red Hat build of OpenJDK 25 reach end of life?
Red Hat build of OpenJDK 25 reaches end of life on 31 Dec 2030 — 1,548 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Red Hat build of OpenJDK 25 still supported?
Yes. Red Hat build of OpenJDK 25 is currently maintained. Latest release: 25, published 13 Nov 2025.
What happens when Red Hat build of OpenJDK 25 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 31 Dec 2030 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Red Hat build of OpenJDK 25?
1,548 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.