AWS Lambda Supports Java 8, 11, and 17 on Amazon Linux 2023

AWS Lambda updated Java runtimes to operate on Amazon Linux 2023, aiding migration from the now deprecated Amazon Linux 2 environment.

By Oliver Grant · Editorial pseudonym · 2026-07-31 · 1 min read

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Retrospective edition: 2026-07-31. Source published: 2026-07-31. Added to this archive: 2026-11-03. This briefing was prepared later from the linked announcement; it was not published on this website on the historical edition date.

The newly supported Java 8, 11, and 17 runtimes enable Lambda users to shift to Amazon Linux 2023 without being forced to upgrade Java versions simultaneously. This provides a migration pathway preserving existing Java versions while maintaining SLAs after Amazon Linux 2's end of life on June 30, 2026.

AWS recommends upgrading to newer Java versions (21 or 25) for performance and feature improvements but offers AL2023-based runtimes as intermediate support through June 2027. These runtimes are broadly available across AWS regions including GovCloud and China.

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AWS Lambda now supports Java 8, 11, and 17 on Amazon Linux 2023 ↗

Source published 2026-07-31. This report was prepared with AI assistance from the linked primary-source material. Claims and limitations should be checked against the original announcement or research.