IBM Semeru Runtime latest version, LTS & end-of-life dates
27.0.0.0
IBM Semeru Runtime currently has 6 supported releases and 4 that have reached end of life. The newest is IBM Semeru Runtime 27, released Sep 16, 2026, now at 27.0.0.0. The next end-of-life date is Mar 31, 2027, when IBM Semeru Runtime 27 stops getting updates. New releases come out about every 6 months, and each is supported for about 2 years, 7 months. Long-term support (LTS) releases: 25 (LTS), 21 (LTS), 17 (LTS), 11 (LTS).
IBM Semeru Runtime LTS schedule
Current LTS: IBM Semeru Runtime 25 25.0.4.15 · supported until Sep 30, 2031.
| Branch | LTS from | Full support until | End of life |
|---|---|---|---|
| IBM Semeru Runtime 25 Current LTS | — | — | Sep 30, 2031 |
| IBM Semeru Runtime 21 | — | — | Dec 31, 2029 |
| IBM Semeru Runtime 17 | — | — | Oct 31, 2027 |
| IBM Semeru Runtime 11 | — | — | Oct 31, 2027 |
| IBM Semeru Runtime 8 | — | — | Dec 31, 2030 |
LTS (long-term support) branches get fixes for longer, so they're the usual pick for servers. What LTS means
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Supported versions
| Branch | Released | Latest | Status | End of life |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Sep 16, 2026 | 27.0.0.0 Sep 16, 2026 | Supported until Mar 31, 2027 | Mar 31, 2027 in 5 months |
| 25 (LTS) | Sep 25, 2025 | 25.0.4.15 Sep 24, 2026 | Supported until Sep 30, 2031 | Sep 30, 2031 in 4 years |
| 21 (LTS) | Sep 22, 2023 | 21.0.10+7.1 Feb 26, 2026 | Supported until Dec 31, 2029 | Dec 31, 2029 in 3 years |
| 17 (LTS) | Dec 9, 2021 | 17.0.20.15 Sep 24, 2026 | Supported until Oct 31, 2027 | Oct 31, 2027 in 1 year |
| 11 (LTS) | Sep 16, 2021 | 11.0.32.15 Sep 24, 2026 | Supported until Oct 31, 2027 | Oct 31, 2027 in 1 year |
| 8 (LTS) | Sep 16, 2021 | 8.0.504.5 Sep 24, 2026 | Supported until Dec 31, 2030 | Dec 31, 2030 in 4 years |
Quick answers
- What is the latest version of IBM Semeru Runtime?
- The latest version of IBM Semeru Runtime is 27.0.0.0, released on September 16, 2026.
- What is the current IBM Semeru Runtime LTS version?
- The current LTS is IBM Semeru Runtime 25 (25.0.4.15). It's supported until Sep 30, 2031. Older LTS branches still supported: IBM Semeru Runtime 21 (until Dec 31, 2029), IBM Semeru Runtime 17 (until Oct 31, 2027), IBM Semeru Runtime 11 (until Oct 31, 2027), IBM Semeru Runtime 8 (until Dec 31, 2030).
- Which versions of IBM Semeru Runtime are still supported?
- IBM Semeru Runtime 27, 25 (LTS), 21 (LTS), 17 (LTS), 11 (LTS) and 8 (LTS) are currently supported.
- When is the next IBM Semeru Runtime end-of-life date?
- IBM Semeru Runtime 27 reaches end of life on March 31, 2027. After that it gets no more updates, including security fixes.
- When is the next IBM Semeru Runtime release?
- IBM Semeru Runtime 28 is expected around March 2027. That's an estimate from past release dates, not an official date. Recent versions have come out about every 6 months.
- How do I check which version of IBM Semeru Runtime I have?
- Run
java -version, then paste the result into the “Am I up to date?” box on this page.
Release history
RSS- 25.0.4.15
- 17.0.20.15
- 11.0.32.15
- 8.0.504.5
- 27.0.0.0
- 26.0.2.10
- 21.0.10+7.1
- 24.0.2+12
- 23.0.2+7
- 22.0.2+9
Every version's release date is on its branch page.
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