Azure Database for MySQL End of Life (EOL) Dates and End of Support (EOS) Dates

Latest Release: 8.4
Official Release Policy

Azure Database for MySQL 5.7 has reached End of Life (EOL) and End of Support (EOS) — EOL date: Sep 30, 2026. This version no longer receives security updates, patches, or support. Azure Database for MySQL 8.0 reaches its End of Support date on Jan 31, 2027 — plan your upgrade path now. Azure Database for MySQL 8.4 is the current supported release. Also see Microsoft .NET Framework lifecycle dates for related end-of-life information.

Azure Database for MySQL end of life dates timeline — release schedule chart of the 3 most recent Azure Database for MySQL versions, mapping security support and extended support windows against their EOL dates
Azure Database for MySQL end of life dates and end of support (EOS) dates shown as a release schedule — support windows for the 3 most recent Azure Database for MySQL releases. Each bar runs from the release date to the end of security support, with the dashed line marking today. Exact Azure Database for MySQL EOL, EOS and EOSL dates for every version are listed in the tables below.

Currently Supported Azure Database for MySQL Releases - Active EOS/EOSL Support (1)

Release Released Standard Support Extended Support
8.4 (1 year and 1 month ago) Active Active

Azure Database for MySQL Releases Nearing End of Life - Support Ending Soon (1)

Important: The following Azure Database for MySQL releases will reach End of Life (EOL) within 6 months. Plan your migration to a supported release to ensure continued security updates and support.
Release Released Standard Support Extended Support
8.0 (6 years and 9 months ago) (in 3 months) (in 2 years and 7 months)

Azure Database for MySQL End of Life (EOL) Releases - No Longer Supported (1)

Release Released Standard Support Extended Support
5.7 (8 years and 6 months ago) (1 week and 1 day ago) (in 2 years and 5 months)

Azure Database for MySQL End of Life & Support Summary

Which Azure Database for MySQL Versions Are Currently Supported?

Azure Database for MySQL currently has 1 supported release. Azure Database for MySQL 8.4 is the latest. Note that Azure Database for MySQL 8.0 support ends on Jan 31, 2027 — plan your upgrade before then. Also see Microsoft Windows Server Core end of life for related end-of-life information.

Azure Database for MySQL Versions Nearing End of Life

1 Azure Database for MySQL release is reaching End of Life (EOL) within 6 months. Azure Database for MySQL 8.0 support ends on Jan 31, 2027. Upgrade to Azure Database for MySQL 8.4 to stay on a supported release. Also see Microsoft Windows Embedded lifecycle dates for related end-of-life information.

Azure Database for MySQL End of Life (EOL) Version History

1 Azure Database for MySQL release has reached End of Life (EOL) and End of Support (EOS) — no longer receiving updates or patches. Azure Database for MySQL 5.7 reached EOL on Sep 30, 2026. Azure Database for MySQL 8.4 is the recommended upgrade for users still on End of Life versions.