When does support end for your Microsoft product? That depends on the product and version. Windows 10 Home and Pro, Office 2016, Office 2019 and Exchange Server 2016 and 2019 have received no updates since October 14, 2025, Office 2021 since October 13, 2026. Next in line, on January 12, 2027, are Windows Server 2016 and Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021. Windows Server 2025 is supported until November 14, 2034, SQL Server 2025 until January 6, 2036. The tables below give every date according to Microsoft’s lifecycle pages, checked on November 10, 2026.
Quick decision
| Your situation | What it means |
|---|---|
| Your product has reached the end of support | There are no more security updates. Plan the move to a supported version. |
| The end of support is within the next 12 months | Switch now or firmly schedule the switch. Affected products include Windows Server 2016, Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021, Visual Studio 2017 and SQL Server 2017. |
| Only mainstream support has ended | Security updates continue; new features and other fixes no longer arrive. |
| You are buying new | Before buying an earlier version, check how long it will still receive updates. |
Microsoft distinguishes two sets of rules. Under the Fixed Lifecycle Policy, the dates are fixed at release: at least five years of mainstream support, followed by extended support for some products. In mainstream support there are security updates and other fixes. In extended support there are only security updates. Under the Modern Lifecycle Policy, a product stays supported as long as you keep it up to date; Microsoft then states a retirement date or no end date at all yet. The terms are explained in the
license glossary.
Microsoft lists all dates in Pacific Time. The date given here is always the last day with support.
Windows 10 and Windows 11
Windows 10 and 11 follow the Modern Lifecycle Policy. What counts is the installed version (for example 25H2), not the edition alone.
| Product and version | Available since | End of support |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 Home and Pro, version 22H2 (final version) | October 18, 2022 | October 14, 2025 |
| Windows 10 Enterprise and Education, version 22H2 (final version) | October 18, 2022 | October 14, 2025 |
| Windows 11 Home and Pro, version 23H2 | October 31, 2023 | November 11, 2025 |
| Windows 11 Home and Pro, version 24H2 | October 1, 2024 | October 13, 2026 |
| Windows 11 Home and Pro, version 25H2 | September 30, 2025 | October 12, 2027 |
| Windows 11 Home and Pro, version 26H1 | February 10, 2026 | March 14, 2028 |
| Windows 11 Home and Pro, version 26H2 | September 29, 2026 | October 9, 2028 |
| Windows 11 Enterprise and Education, version 23H2 | October 31, 2023 | November 10, 2026 |
| Windows 11 Enterprise and Education, version 24H2 | October 1, 2024 | October 12, 2027 |
| Windows 11 Enterprise and Education, version 25H2 | September 30, 2025 | October 10, 2028 |
| Windows 11 Enterprise and Education, version 26H1 | February 10, 2026 | March 13, 2029 |
| Windows 11 Enterprise and Education, version 26H2 | September 29, 2026 | October 9, 2029 |
For Windows 11 as a whole, Microsoft states no end date. According to Microsoft, the “Home and Pro” rows also apply to Pro Education and Pro for Workstations.
For Windows 10, Microsoft offers paid Extended Security Updates (ESU), a bridge with security updates rated “critical” and “important”. According to Microsoft, the three ESU years end on October 13, 2026, on October 12, 2027 and on October 10, 2028; in its overview, Microsoft names the Enterprise, Education and Pro editions in commercial use for this. What you can do with a Windows 10 PC is covered in the guide
Windows 10 end of support: what to do now.
Windows LTSC and IoT Enterprise LTSC
LTSC releases follow the Fixed Lifecycle Policy. The Enterprise releases from 2021 onward have only five years of mainstream support; the IoT releases additionally have extended support.
| Product | Mainstream support ends | Extended support ends |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 Enterprise 2015 LTSB | October 13, 2020 | October 14, 2025 |
| Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB | October 12, 2021 | October 13, 2026 |
| Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2019 | January 9, 2024 | January 9, 2029 |
| Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2019 | January 9, 2024 | January 9, 2029 |
| Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 | January 12, 2027 | no extended support |
| Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 | January 12, 2027 | January 13, 2032 |
| Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024 | October 9, 2029 | no extended support |
| Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 | October 9, 2029 | October 10, 2034 |
Who LTSC is intended for is explained under
Windows 11 LTSC 2024.
Office, Project and Visio
| Product | Mainstream support ends | Final end of support |
|---|---|---|
| Office 2016 | October 13, 2020 | October 14, 2025 |
| Office 2016 for Mac | October 13, 2020 | October 13, 2020 (no extended support) |
| Office 2019 | October 10, 2023 | October 14, 2025 |
| Office 2019 for Mac | October 10, 2023 | October 10, 2023 (no extended support) |
| Office 2021 (Home & Student, Home & Business, Professional) | – | October 13, 2026 |
| Office LTSC 2021 | October 13, 2026 | October 13, 2026 (no extended support) |
| Office 2024 (Home, Home & Business) | – | October 9, 2029 |
| Office LTSC 2024 (Professional Plus, Standard) | October 9, 2029 | October 9, 2029 (no extended support) |
| Project 2016 and Visio 2016 | October 13, 2020 | October 14, 2025 |
| Project 2019 and Visio 2019 | October 10, 2023 | October 14, 2025 |
| Project 2021 and Visio 2021 | – | October 13, 2026 |
| Project 2024 and Visio 2024 | – | October 9, 2029 |
Microsoft lists Office 2021 and Office 2024 for home users and small offices under the Modern Lifecycle Policy with a retirement date. According to Microsoft, the LTSC releases receive five years of mainstream support and no extended support afterwards. More on this under
Office end of support.
Windows Server
| Product | Mainstream support ends | Extended support ends |
|---|---|---|
| Windows Server 2012 | October 9, 2018 | October 10, 2023 |
| Windows Server 2012 R2 | October 9, 2018 | October 10, 2023 |
| Windows Server 2016 | January 11, 2022 | January 12, 2027 |
| Windows Server 2019 | January 9, 2024 | January 9, 2029 |
| Windows Server 2022 | October 13, 2026 | October 14, 2031 |
| Windows Server 2025 | November 13, 2029 | November 14, 2034 |
For Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2, the third and final year of the paid Extended Security Updates expired on October 13, 2026. According to Microsoft, the dates apply in each case to the Standard, Datacenter and Essentials editions. Details are under
Windows Server end of support.
SQL Server
| Product | Mainstream support ends | Extended support ends |
|---|---|---|
| SQL Server 2014 | July 9, 2019 | July 9, 2024 |
| SQL Server 2016 | July 13, 2021 | July 14, 2026 |
| SQL Server 2017 | October 11, 2022 | October 12, 2027 |
| SQL Server 2019 | February 28, 2025 | January 8, 2030 |
| SQL Server 2022 | January 11, 2028 | January 11, 2033 |
| SQL Server 2025 | January 6, 2031 | January 6, 2036 |
The dates apply to all editions of a version, including the free Express. More under
SQL Server end of support.
Exchange, SharePoint and other servers
| Product | Mainstream support ends | Extended support ends |
|---|---|---|
| Exchange Server 2016 | October 13, 2020 | October 14, 2025 |
| Exchange Server 2019 | January 9, 2024 | October 14, 2025 |
| Exchange Server SE (Subscription Edition) | – | no end date published |
| SharePoint Server 2016 | July 13, 2021 | July 14, 2026 |
| SharePoint Server 2019 | January 9, 2024 | July 14, 2026 |
| SharePoint Server SE (Subscription Edition) | – | no end date published |
| Project Server 2019 | January 9, 2024 | July 14, 2026 |
| Project Server SE (Subscription Edition) | – | no end date published |
| Skype for Business Server 2019 | January 9, 2024 | October 14, 2025 |
The Subscription Editions follow the Modern Lifecycle Policy. Exchange Server SE has been available since July 1, 2025, SharePoint Server SE and Project Server SE since November 2, 2021. What the switch means is explained in
Exchange Server SE and
Exchange 2016 and 2019: end of support and options.
Visual Studio
| Product | Mainstream support ends | Final end of support |
|---|---|---|
| Visual Studio 2017 (version 15.9) | April 12, 2022 | April 13, 2027 |
| Visual Studio 2019 (version 16.11) | April 9, 2024 | April 10, 2029 |
| Visual Studio 2022 | January 12, 2027 | January 13, 2032 |
| Visual Studio 2026 | – | November 9, 2027 (retirement date according to Microsoft) |
For Visual Studio 2017 and 2019, the end date applies only to the respective last minor version. From version 2026 onward, Visual Studio follows the Modern Lifecycle Policy, according to Microsoft: each annual version receives two years of support, in the second year security updates only. According to Microsoft, extended support includes only security updates, and the Community edition receives no extended support.
Typical cases
Office with Windows 10 computers. Home and Pro have received no updates since October 14, 2025. If the hardware meets the requirements, moving to Windows 11 is the usual path; the steps are under
Moving from Windows 10 to Windows 11.
Server with Windows Server 2016. Extended support ends on January 12, 2027. If you are licensing anew now, choose Windows Server 2025 (updates until November 14, 2034) or, if an application requires it, Windows Server 2022 (until October 14, 2031). You can find the comparison under
Windows Server 2025 or 2022.
Office 2019 or 2021 in use. Both versions are out of support and no longer receive security updates. The successor is Office 2024 with updates until October 9, 2029; the differences are shown in
Office 2024 or Office 2021.
Database on SQL Server 2017. Security updates arrive until October 12, 2027. For a new installation, SQL Server 2025 with updates until 2036 is the choice that is supported for longer.
At VivaKeys
We continue to carry earlier versions because some applications require a specific version. Before you buy, check in the tables above how long that version will still be supported. You can find current versions in the categories
Operating systems,
Microsoft Office,
Windows Server and
SQL Server. For servers and CALs, the
license calculator works out what you need.
Further guides from this topic block:
- License glossary: CAL, core, LTSC, SE and more
- Retail or OEM: types of product keys
- Buying software keys: recognizing reputable shops
- Buy software once or subscribe
- How ordering, delivery and activation work
Frequently asked questions
When is the end of support for Windows Server 2022? Mainstream support ended on October 13, 2026. Security updates in extended support are available until October 14, 2031.
When is the end of life of Windows Server 2025? Microsoft states November 13, 2029 for the end of mainstream support and November 14, 2034 for the end of extended support.
How long will Windows Server 2019 still be supported? Mainstream support ended on January 9, 2024. Windows Server 2019 receives security updates until January 9, 2029.
When does support (EOL) end for SQL Server 2022? Mainstream support runs until January 11, 2028, extended support until January 11, 2033.
What is the difference between mainstream support and extended support? In mainstream support, Microsoft delivers security updates and other fixes and accepts change requests. In extended support there are only security updates. Some products have no extended support at all, for example Office LTSC 2024 and Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024.
What happens after the end of support? Microsoft no longer delivers security updates. For individual products, Microsoft sells Extended Security Updates for at most three more years. Microsoft itself calls this a bridge and not a permanent solution.
Where do the dates in this calendar come from? From Microsoft’s lifecycle pages for each product. They are linked below as sources and were checked individually on November 10, 2026. Microsoft can change dates; the lifecycle page is always authoritative.
Sources
Checked on 2026-11-10 against the publisher’s information:
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/policies/fixed
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/policies/modern
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/faq/extended-security-updates
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-10-home-and-pro
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-10-enterprise-and-education
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-11-home-and-pro
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-11-enterprise-and-education
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-10-2015-ltsb
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-10-2016-ltsb
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-10-enterprise-ltsc-2019
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-10-enterprise-ltsc-2021
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-10-iot-enterprise-ltsc-2019
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-10-iot-enterprise-ltsc-2021
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-11-enterprise-ltsc-2024
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-11-iot-enterprise-ltsc-2024
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/microsoft-office-2016
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/microsoft-office-2016-for-mac
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/microsoft-office-2019
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/microsoft-office-2019-for-mac
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/office-2021
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/office-ltsc-2021
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/office-2024
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/office-ltsc-2024
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/project-2016
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/project-2019
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/project-2021
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/project-2024
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/visio-2016
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/visio-2019
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/visio-2021
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/visio-2024
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-server-2012
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-server-2012-r2
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-server-2016
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-server-2019
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-server-2022
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-server-2025
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/sql-server-2014
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/sql-server-2016
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/sql-server-2017
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/sql-server-2019
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/sql-server-2022
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/sql-server-2025
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/exchange-server-2016
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/exchange-server-2019
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/exchange-server-subscription-edition
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/sharepoint-server-2016
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/sharepoint-server-2019
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/sharepoint-server-subscription-edition
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/project-server-2019
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/project-server-subscription-edition
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/skype-for-business-server-2019
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/visual-studio-2017
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/visual-studio-2019
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/visual-studio-2022
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/visual-studio-2026
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/visualstudio/releases/2026/servicing-vs