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Amazon Corretto 8 September 2026 Patch Updates

Amazon Corretto, a no-cost, multi-platform distribution of OpenJDK, has released a patch update for Corretto 8u504 on September 30, 2026, including tzdata 2026d updates.

On September 30, 2026, Amazon released a patch update for Amazon Corretto LTS version Corretto 8u504, including tzdata 2026d. Amazon Corretto is a free, production-ready OpenJDK distribution for multiple platforms. Downloads for Corretto 27, 25, 21, 17, 11, and 8 are available on the Corretto website, with updates accessible via Apt, Yum, and Apk repositories on Linux systems. Feedback is welcome.

Why it matters

Amazon Corretto provides a no-cost, multi-platform distribution of OpenJDK for developers and enterprises. This update includes critical time zone data updates, ensuring stability in production environments.

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