Red Hat build of OpenJDK 8 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Red Hat build of OpenJDK 8 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 30 Nov 2026.
113 days of security support left
1.8.0.472.b08-1 latest release
97% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 1 Oct 2014 → 30 Nov 2026.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Red Hat build of OpenJDK release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 1 Oct 2014 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 30 Nov 2026 | in 113 days |
| Latest release | 1.8.0.472.b08-1 · 16 Oct 2025 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Red Hat build of OpenJDK 25 extends security support by about 1,492 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hat build of OpenJDK 25 | 31 Dec 2030 | 1,605 | +1,492 days |
| Red Hat build of OpenJDK 21 | 31 Dec 2029 | 1,240 | +1,127 days |
| Red Hat build of OpenJDK 17 | 31 Dec 2027 | 509 | +396 days |
| Red Hat build of OpenJDK 8 | 30 Nov 2026 | 113 | this branch |
Frequently asked questions
When does Red Hat build of OpenJDK 8 reach end of life?
Red Hat build of OpenJDK 8 reaches end of life on 30 Nov 2026 — 113 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Red Hat build of OpenJDK 8 still supported?
Yes. Red Hat build of OpenJDK 8 is currently maintained. Latest release: 1.8.0.472.b08-1, published 16 Oct 2025.
What happens when Red Hat build of OpenJDK 8 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 30 Nov 2026 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Red Hat build of OpenJDK 8?
113 days. Moving to Red Hat build of OpenJDK 25 instead buys roughly 1,492 more days of security support.