Oracle Database End of Support Dates by Version
Oracle Database end of support dates: 12 versions are listed below. 9 are already past Oracle OS's end of support, most recently Oracle Database 12c Release 2 on Mar 31, 2022; the next to end is Oracle Database 21c on Jul 31, 2027. Oracle OS sells Oracle Extended Support for a limited period after that date. Third-party support keeps any of these versions in production after the vendor date, with 24x7 incident response, vulnerability mitigation and compliance documentation, typically at 40-70% below the vendor's renewal.
Oracle Database versions and end of support dates
"Vendor end of support" is the date Oracle OS stops free fixes and security updates. "Extended end" is the end of the paid extension where Oracle OS offers one. Each version links to its own page and quote form.
| Version | Vendor end of support | |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle Database 26ai (LTR) | Dec 31, 2031 | Get support |
| Oracle Database 19c (LTR) | Dec 31, 2029 | Get support |
| Oracle Database 21c | Jul 31, 2027 | Get support |
| Oracle Database 12c Release 2 | Mar 31, 2022 | Get support |
| Oracle Database 18c | Jun 30, 2021 | Get support |
| Oracle Database 12c Release 1 (LTR) | Jul 31, 2018 | Get support |
| Oracle Database 11g Release 2 (LTR) | Jan 31, 2015 | Get support |
| Oracle Database 11g Release 1 (LTR) | Aug 31, 2012 | Get support |
| Oracle Database 10g Release 2 (LTR) | Jul 31, 2010 | Get support |
| Oracle Database 10g Release 1 (LTR) | Jan 31, 2009 | Get support |
| Oracle Database 9i Release 2 (LTR) | Jul 31, 2007 | Get support |
| Oracle Database 9i Release 1 | Dec 31, 2003 | Get support |
Why Oracle Database versions stay in production
Oracle Database releases are kept in production for a decade or more because the applications above them, often Oracle's own E-Business Suite or a vendor ERP, certify slowly and migrate expensively. 11g and 12c estates are still common.
Oracle's support model, Premier then paid Extended then Sustaining, is the most expensive renewal line in many IT budgets, and third-party support for Oracle has the longest track record of any software category.
How Oracle OS's support lifecycle works for Oracle Database
Oracle provides Premier Support for a fixed period after a release, then Extended Support at an uplift for a limited window, then Sustaining Support indefinitely, which includes no new patches or security fixes. Long Term Releases get the longest windows; innovation releases get short ones.
Perpetual licences continue without support. Oracle's matching service level policy means you cannot keep support on some licences and drop it on others within the same licence set, which shapes how a move to third-party support is structured.
What changes on the end of support date
- Oracle stops shipping Critical Patch Updates and Release Updates for the version.
- Support cases require Extended Support or move to Sustaining Support without fixes.
- Databases, RAC clusters and Data Guard standbys keep running on the current patch level.
Your options after Oracle Database end of support
1. Upgrade to a supported version
Right when the application above it is ready and the budget exists. Wrong as a forced move: an upgrade driven by a support date rather than a business need is where regression bugs and surprise licence costs come from.
2. Buy Oracle Extended Support
Oracle OS's paid extension buys more time at a price that rises each year and typically covers security fixes only. It keeps the deadline in place and is often the most expensive line in the renewal.
3. Third-party support
Replaces the vendor contract with ours for the versions you run, with no deadline. For Oracle Database that covers:
- Database, RAC, Data Guard, RMAN and performance incidents on the version you run, 24x7
- Vulnerability assessment and virtual patching guidance for each CPU Oracle no longer provides
- Licence position review and compliance documentation
- Upgrade or migration planning to a current release or an alternative platform
Not included: new vendor patches or licences. Those stay with Oracle OS; everything operational moves to us.
Oracle Database end of support: frequently asked questions
Which Oracle Database versions are out of support?
Oracle Database 12c Release 1 (LTR) (Jul 31, 2018), Oracle Database 12c Release 2 (Mar 31, 2022), Oracle Database 18c (Jun 30, 2021), Oracle Database 11g Release 2 (LTR) (Jan 31, 2015), Oracle Database 11g Release 1 (LTR) (Aug 31, 2012), Oracle Database 10g Release 2 (LTR) (Jul 31, 2010), Oracle Database 10g Release 1 (LTR) (Jan 31, 2009), Oracle Database 9i Release 2 (LTR) (Jul 31, 2007) and 1 earlier versions. All of them can be covered by third-party support.
Can Oracle 11g or 12c stay supported after Oracle Premier Support ends?
Yes. Third-party support covers the database with 24x7 incident response and security mitigation for as long as you run it, typically at 40 to 70% below the Oracle renewal.
Do we lose our Oracle licence if we drop support?
No. Perpetual licences continue. Oracle's matching service level policy affects which licences can leave support together, which we review before you decide.
What does third-party support for Oracle Database cost?
Typically 40 to 70% below the vendor renewal or extended-support price for the same versions, priced per instance, server or core depending on the product. We return an indicative price within 24 hours and a firm quote within 48.
How do we move Oracle Database to third-party support without a gap?
Start before the vendor renewal date: inventory versions and instances, download all media and fixes you are entitled to, confirm no bundled contract depends on the renewal, then let the vendor support lapse as ours starts. We handle the hand-over checklist with you.
Version-by-version guides
- Oracle Database 21c EOL July 2027: 3 Options (Oct 31, 2026)
- Oracle 21c EOL July 2027 – Budget Plan (Jun 30, 2026)