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Azul Zulu
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Runtimes & JDKs Latest Version: 26.28.59 Latest Release: Mar 17, 2026
Azul Zulu is a certified, fully compliant OpenJDK build by Azul Systems with enterprise support.
Versions
21
Latest Version
26.28.59
Active Support
6
EOL
15
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Versions
| Release | Release Date | Active Support | EOL | Latest Version | LTS | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Mar 17, 2026 | Yes | Sep 30, 2026 | 26.28.59 | No | Active |
| 25 | Sep 16, 2025 | Yes | Sep 30, 2033 | 25.32.21 | Yes | Active |
| 24 | Mar 18, 2025 | No | Sep 16, 2025 | 24.32.13 | No | EOL |
| 23 | Sep 17, 2024 | No | Mar 18, 2025 | 23.32.11 | No | EOL |
| 22 | Mar 19, 2024 | No | Sep 17, 2024 | 22.32.15 | No | EOL |
| 21 | Sep 19, 2023 | Yes | Sep 30, 2031 | 21.48.17 | Yes | Active |
| 20 | Mar 21, 2023 | No | Sep 19, 2023 | 20.32.11 | No | EOL |
| 19 | Sep 20, 2022 | No | Mar 31, 2023 | 19.32.13 | No | EOL |
| 18 | Mar 12, 2022 | No | Sep 30, 2022 | 18.32.13 | No | EOL |
| 17 | Sep 15, 2021 | Yes | Sep 30, 2029 | 17.64.17 | Yes | Active |
| 16 | Mar 16, 2021 | No | Sep 30, 2021 | 16.32.15 | No | EOL |
| 15 | Sep 15, 2020 | No | Mar 31, 2023 | 15.46.17 | No | EOL |
| 14 | Mar 17, 2020 | No | Sep 30, 2020 | 14.29.23 | No | EOL |
| 13 | Sep 17, 2019 | No | Mar 31, 2023 | 13.54.17 | No | EOL |
| 12 | Mar 19, 2019 | No | Sep 30, 2019 | 12.3.11 | No | EOL |
| 11 | Sep 25, 2018 | Yes | Jan 31, 2032 | 11.86.21 | Yes | Active |
| 10 | Mar 27, 2018 | No | Sep 30, 2018 | 10.3.5 | No | EOL |
| 9 | Sep 21, 2017 | No | Mar 31, 2018 | 9.0.7.1 | No | EOL |
| 8 | Apr 8, 2014 | Yes | Dec 31, 2030 | 8.92.0.21 | Yes | Active |
| 6 | Jan 21, 2014 | No | Dec 31, 2018 | N/A | Yes | EOL |
| 7 | Sep 25, 2013 | No | Jul 31, 2022 | 7.56 | Yes | EOL |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which versions of Azul Zulu have reached end of life?
The following Azul Zulu versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 24, 23, 22, 20, 19, 18, 16, 15 (and 7 more). It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using Azul Zulu 24?
Azul Zulu 24 has reached end of life and no longer receives security patches or bug fixes. Continuing to use it may expose your systems to known vulnerabilities. We strongly recommend upgrading to a supported version.
What is the latest version of Azul Zulu?
The latest version of Azul Zulu is 26.28.59, released in the 26 release cycle.
How many versions of Azul Zulu are currently supported?
Azul Zulu currently has 6 actively supported version(s): 26, 25, 21, 17, 11, 8.
When does Azul Zulu 26 reach end of life?
Azul Zulu 26 is scheduled to reach end of life on Sep 30, 2026.
What should I do when Azul Zulu reaches end of life?
When a Azul Zulu version reaches end of life, you should: 1) Plan your migration to a supported version as soon as possible. 2) Review the release notes for breaking changes. 3) Test your applications thoroughly in a staging environment. 4) Update your dependencies to ensure compatibility with the new version.