Java 26
- End of life
- Released 17 Mar 2026
- End of life 18 Sep 2026
- Latest 26.0.2.1
Is Java 26 still supported?
Reached end of life on 18 Sep 2026 (1 month ago).
Today
- Released 17 Mar 2026
- End of life 18 Sep 2026
Release details
- Product
- Java
- Version
- 26
- Release date
- 17 Mar 2026
- Latest update
- 26.0.2.1 · 18 Aug 2026
- Long-term support
- No
- Supported until
- 18 Sep 2026
- Status
- End of life
- Release notes
- oracle.com ↗
Other Java releases
Supported now
Frequently asked questions
When does Java 26 reach end of life?
Java 26 reached end of life on 18 Sep 2026.
Is Java 26 still supported?
No. Java 26 no longer gets free security updates. Upgrade to Java 27.
What is the latest version of Java 26?
The latest Java 26 release is 26.0.2.1, released on 18 Aug 2026.
When was Java 26 released?
Java 26 was released on 17 Mar 2026.
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