Microsoft SQL Server End of Life (EOL) Dates and End of Support (EOS) Dates
Latest Release: 17.0.5015.4 CU9+GDR
Microsoft SQL Server end of life (EOL) and end of support (EOS) dates: 32 Microsoft SQL Server versions have reached EOL, including Microsoft SQL Server 2016 SP3 Azure Connect Pack (EOL date: Jul 14, 2026) — no longer receiving security updates or patches. Microsoft SQL Server 17.0.5015.4 CU9+GDR is the current supported release, with support through Jan 06, 2036 — 4 versions in active support. Also see Microsoft .NET Framework lifecycle dates for related end-of-life information.
Currently Supported Microsoft SQL Server Releases - Active EOS/EOSL Support (4)
| Release | Latest Gdr | Latest Gdr Link | Released | Security Support | Active Support | Extended Security Updates | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17.0.1145.4 | https://support.microsoft.com/help/5128492 | (11 months ago) | (in 9 years and 2 months) | (in 4 years and 2 months) | Active | 17.0.5015.4 CU9+GDR (1 week and 3 days ago) |
| 2022 'Dallas' | 16.0.1210.3 | https://support.microsoft.com/help/5128493 | (3 years and 11 months ago) | (in 6 years and 2 months) | (in 1 year and 2 months) | Active | 16.0.4305.5 CU27+GDR (1 week and 3 days ago) |
| 2019 'Aris/Seattle' | 15.0.2200.2 | https://support.microsoft.com/help/5128495 | (6 years and 11 months ago) | (in 3 years and 2 months) | (1 year and 7 months ago) | Active | 15.0.4500.2 CU32+GDR (1 week and 3 days ago) |
| 2017 'Helsinki' | 14.0.2140.2 | https://support.microsoft.com/help/5128497 | (9 years ago) | (in 11 months) | (4 years ago) | Active | 14.0.3560.2 CU31+GDR (1 week and 3 days ago) |
Microsoft SQL Server End of Life (EOL) Releases - No Longer Supported (32)
| Release | Latest Gdr | Latest Gdr Link | Released | Security Support | Active Support | Extended Security Updates | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 SP3 Azure Connect Pack | 13.0.7095.1 | https://support.microsoft.com/help/5102339 | (4 years and 5 months ago) | (3 months ago) | (3 months ago) | (in 2 years and 8 months) | 13.0.7095.1 Azure Connect pack+GDR (3 months ago) |
| 2016 SP3 | 13.0.6500.1 | https://support.microsoft.com/help/5102340 | (5 years and 1 month ago) | (3 months ago) | (3 months ago) | (in 2 years and 8 months) | 13.0.6500.1 GDR (3 months ago) |
| 2014 'Hekaton' SP3 | 12.0.6179.1 | https://support.microsoft.com/help/5029184 | (7 years and 11 months ago) | (2 years and 3 months ago) | (7 years and 3 months ago) | (in 8 months) | 12.0.6449.1 CU4+GDR (3 years ago) |
| 2016 SP2 | 13.0.5108.50 | https://support.microsoft.com/help/5014365 | (8 years and 5 months ago) | (4 years ago) | (4 years ago) | Active | 13.0.5893.48 CU17+GDR (4 years and 4 months ago) |
| 2012 'Denali' SP4 | 11.0.7512.11 | https://support.microsoft.com/help/5021123 | (9 years ago) | (4 years and 3 months ago) | (4 years and 3 months ago) | (1 year and 3 months ago) | 11.0.7512.11 GDR (3 years and 8 months ago) |
| 2016 SP1 | 13.0.4259.0 | https://support.microsoft.com/help/4505219 | (9 years and 11 months ago) | (7 years and 3 months ago) | (7 years and 3 months ago) | Active | 13.0.4604.0 CU15+GDR (7 years and 3 months ago) |
| 2014 'Hekaton' SP2 | 12.0.5223.6 | https://support.microsoft.com/help/4505217 | (10 years and 3 months ago) | (6 years and 9 months ago) | (6 years and 9 months ago) | Active | 12.0.5687.1 CU18 (7 years and 2 months ago) |
| 2016 | 13.0.1745.2 | https://support.microsoft.com/help/4058560 | (10 years and 4 months ago) | (8 years and 9 months ago) | (8 years and 9 months ago) | Active | 13.0.2218.0 CU9+GDR (8 years and 9 months ago) |
| 2012 'Denali' SP3 | 11.0.6260.1 | https://support.microsoft.com/help/4057115 | (10 years and 10 months ago) | (8 years ago) | (8 years ago) | Active | 11.0.6614.2 CU10+QFE (8 years and 9 months ago) |
| 2014 'Hekaton' SP1 | 12.0.4237.0 | https://support.microsoft.com/help/4019091 | (11 years and 6 months ago) | (9 years ago) | (9 years ago) | Active | 12.0.4522.0 CU13 (9 years and 2 months ago) |
| 2008 'Katmai' SP4 | 10.0.6814.4 | https://support.microsoft.com/help/5020863 | (12 years and 3 months ago) | (7 years and 3 months ago) | (12 years and 3 months ago) | (4 years and 3 months ago) | 10.0.6814.4 CU17+GDR (3 years and 8 months ago) |
| 2008 R2 'Kilimanjaro' SP3 | 10.50.6785.2 | https://support.microsoft.com/help/5021112 | (12 years and 3 months ago) | (7 years and 3 months ago) | (12 years and 3 months ago) | (4 years and 3 months ago) | 10.50.6785.2 GDR (3 years and 8 months ago) |
| 2012 'Denali' SP2 | 11.0.5388.0 | https://support.microsoft.com/help/3194719 | (12 years and 4 months ago) | (9 years and 9 months ago) | (9 years and 9 months ago) | Active | 11.0.5678.0 CU16 (9 years and 11 months ago) |
| 2014 'Hekaton' | 12.0.2269.0 | https://support.microsoft.com/help/3045324 | (12 years and 4 months ago) | (10 years and 3 months ago) | (10 years and 3 months ago) | Active | 12.0.2569.0 CU14 (10 years and 4 months ago) |
| 2012 'Denali' SP1 | 11.0.3156.0 | https://support.microsoft.com/help/3045318 | (13 years and 11 months ago) | (11 years and 3 months ago) | (11 years and 3 months ago) | Active | 11.0.3513.0 CU13+QFE (11 years and 3 months ago) |
| 2008 R2 'Kilimanjaro' SP2 | 10.50.4042.0 | https://support.microsoft.com/help/3045313 | (14 years and 2 months ago) | (11 years ago) | (11 years ago) | Active | 10.50.4339.0 CU13+QFE (11 years and 3 months ago) |
| 2012 'Denali' | - | - | (14 years and 5 months ago) | (12 years and 9 months ago) | (12 years and 9 months ago) | Active | 11.0.2424.0 CU11 (13 years and 10 months ago) |
| 2008 'Katmai' SP3 | 10.0.5500.0 | https://support.microsoft.com/help/3045305 | (15 years ago) | (11 years ago) | (11 years ago) | Active | 10.00.5861 CU16+QFE (11 years and 3 months ago) |
| 2008 R2 'Kilimanjaro' SP1 | - | - | (15 years and 3 months ago) | (13 years ago) | (13 years ago) | Active | 10.50.2881.0 CU14 (13 years and 2 months ago) |
| 2005 'Yukon' SP4 | - | - | (15 years and 10 months ago) | (10 years and 6 months ago) | (15 years and 6 months ago) | Active | 9.0.5324.0 QFE (14 years ago) |
| 2008 'Katmai' SP2 | - | - | (16 years ago) | (14 years ago) | (14 years ago) | Active | 10.00.4371 CU10+QFE (14 years ago) |
| 2008 'Kilimanjaro' R2 | - | - | (16 years and 3 months ago) | (14 years and 3 months ago) | (14 years and 3 months ago) | Active | 10.50.1815.0 CU13 (14 years and 6 months ago) |
| 2008 'Katmai' SP1 | - | - | (17 years and 6 months ago) | (15 years ago) | (15 years ago) | Active | 10.00.2850 CU16 (15 years and 1 month ago) |
| 2005 'Yukon' SP3 | - | - | (17 years and 10 months ago) | (14 years and 9 months ago) | (14 years and 9 months ago) | Active | 9.00.4309 CU11 (16 years and 2 months ago) |
| 2008 'Katmai' | - | - | (17 years and 11 months ago) | (16 years and 6 months ago) | (16 years and 6 months ago) | Active | 10.00.1835 CU10 (16 years and 7 months ago) |
| 2005 'Yukon' SP2 | - | - | (19 years and 8 months ago) | (16 years and 9 months ago) | (16 years and 9 months ago) | Active | 9.00.3325 CU13 (17 years and 6 months ago) |
| 2005 'Yukon' SP1 | - | - | (20 years and 6 months ago) | (18 years and 6 months ago) | (18 years and 6 months ago) | Active | 9.0.2233 (19 years and 5 months ago) |
| 2005 'Yukon' | - | - | (20 years and 9 months ago) | (19 years and 3 months ago) | (19 years and 3 months ago) | Active | 9.0.1399 (20 years and 9 months ago) |
| 2000 'Shiloh' SP4 | - | - | (21 years and 5 months ago) | (13 years and 6 months ago) | (18 years and 6 months ago) | Active | 8.0.2305 QFE (14 years and 2 months ago) |
| 7.0 'Sphinx' SP4 | - | - | (24 years and 5 months ago) | (15 years and 9 months ago) | (20 years and 9 months ago) | Active | 7.0.1152 (14 years and 5 months ago) |
| 6.5 'Hydra' SP5a | - | - | (27 years and 9 months ago) | (24 years and 9 months ago) | (24 years and 9 months ago) | Active | 6.50.480 (21 years ago) |
| 6.0 'SQL95' SP3 | - | - | (31 years and 4 months ago) | (27 years and 6 months ago) | (27 years and 6 months ago) | Active | 6.0.151 (25 years and 10 months ago) |
Microsoft SQL Server End of Life & Support Summary
Which Microsoft SQL Server Versions Are Currently Supported?
Microsoft SQL Server currently has 4 supported releases. Microsoft SQL Server 17.0.5015.4 CU9+GDR is the latest, with active support through Jan 06, 2036. Microsoft SQL Server 2022 'Dallas' is also supported until Jan 11, 2033. Also see Microsoft Windows Embedded end of life for related end-of-life information.
Microsoft SQL Server End of Life (EOL) Version History
32 Microsoft SQL Server releases have reached End of Life (EOL) and End of Support (EOS) — no longer receiving updates or patches. Microsoft SQL Server 2016 SP3 Azure Connect Pack reached EOL on Jul 14, 2026. Microsoft SQL Server 17.0.5015.4 CU9+GDR is the recommended upgrade for users still on End of Life versions.