Visual COBOL 9.0 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Visual COBOL 9.0 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 31 Jul 2027.
356 days of security support left
76% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 29 Jun 2023 → 31 Jul 2027.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Visual COBOL release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 29 Jun 2023 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 31 Jul 2027 | in 356 days |
| Latest release | — | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Visual COBOL 10.0 extends security support by about 366 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 9.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual COBOL 10.0 | 31 Jul 2028 | 722 | +366 days |
| Visual COBOL 9.0 | 31 Jul 2027 | 356 | this branch |
Frequently asked questions
When does Visual COBOL 9.0 reach end of life?
Visual COBOL 9.0 reaches end of life on 31 Jul 2027 — 356 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Visual COBOL 9.0 still supported?
Yes. Visual COBOL 9.0 is currently maintained. Latest release: —.
What happens when Visual COBOL 9.0 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 31 Jul 2027 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Visual COBOL 9.0?
356 days. Moving to Visual COBOL 10.0 instead buys roughly 366 more days of security support.