Microsoft Windows Server End of Life (EOL) Dates and End of Support (EOS) Dates

Latest Release: 10.0.26100 LTS (November 01, 2024)

16 Microsoft Windows Server versions have reached End of Life (EOL) and End of Support (EOS), including Microsoft Windows Server Windows Server 23H2 AC (EOL date: May 12, 2026) — no longer receiving security updates or patches. Microsoft Windows Server 10.0.26100 LTS is the current supported release, with support through Nov 14, 2034 — 4 versions in active support. Also see Microsoft .NET end of life for related end-of-life information.

Microsoft Windows Server end of life dates timeline — release schedule chart of the 8 most recent Microsoft Windows Server versions, mapping active support and security support windows against their EOL dates — Microsoft Windows Server end of life dates and end of support (EOS) dates shown as a release schedule — support windows for the 8 most recent Microsoft Windows Server releases of 20 total. Each bar runs from the release date to the end of security support, with the dashed line marking today. Exact Microsoft Windows Server EOL, EOS and EOSL dates for every version are listed in the tables below.

Currently Supported Microsoft Windows Server Releases - Active EOS/EOSL Support (4)

Release	Released	Security Support	Active Support	Extended Security Updates	Latest	LTS
Windows Server 2025 (LTSC)	Nov 01, 2024 (1 year and 9 months ago)	Nov 14, 2034 (in 8 years and 2 months)	Nov 13, 2029 (in 3 years and 2 months)	Active	10.0.26100	LTS
Windows Server 2022 (LTSC)	Aug 18, 2021 (5 years ago)	Oct 14, 2031 (in 5 years and 1 month)	Oct 13, 2026 (in 1 month and 1 week)	Active	10.0.20348	LTS
Windows Server 2019 (LTSC)	Nov 13, 2018 (7 years and 9 months ago)	Jan 09, 2029 (in 2 years and 4 months)	Jan 09, 2024 (2 years and 7 months ago)	Active	10.0.17763	LTS
Windows Server 2016 (LTSC)	Oct 15, 2016 (9 years and 10 months ago)	Jan 12, 2027 (in 4 months)	Jan 11, 2022 (4 years and 7 months ago)	Jan 12, 2030 (in 3 years and 4 months)	10.0.14393	LTS

Microsoft Windows Server End of Life (EOL) Releases - No Longer Supported (16)

Release	Released	Security Support	Active Support	Extended Security Updates	Latest	LTS
Windows Server 23H2 AC	Oct 24, 2023 (2 years and 10 months ago)	May 12, 2026 (3 months ago)	May 12, 2026 (3 months ago)	Active	10.0.25398	-
Windows Server 20H2 SAC	Oct 20, 2020 (5 years and 10 months ago)	Aug 09, 2022 (4 years ago)	Aug 09, 2022 (4 years ago)	Active	10.0.19042	-
Windows Server 2004 SAC	May 27, 2020 (6 years and 3 months ago)	Dec 14, 2021 (4 years and 8 months ago)	Dec 14, 2021 (4 years and 8 months ago)	Active	10.0.19041	-
Windows Server 1909 SAC	Nov 12, 2019 (6 years and 9 months ago)	May 11, 2021 (5 years and 3 months ago)	May 11, 2021 (5 years and 3 months ago)	Active	10.0.18363	-
Windows Server 1903 SAC	May 21, 2019 (7 years and 3 months ago)	Dec 08, 2020 (5 years and 8 months ago)	Dec 08, 2020 (5 years and 8 months ago)	Active	10.0.18362	-

Windows Server 1809 SAC	Nov 13, 2018 (7 years and 9 months ago)	Nov 10, 2020 (5 years and 9 months ago)	Nov 10, 2020 (5 years and 9 months ago)	Active	10.0.17763	-
Windows Server 1803 SAC	Apr 30, 2018 (8 years and 4 months ago)	Nov 12, 2019 (6 years and 9 months ago)	Nov 12, 2019 (6 years and 9 months ago)	Active	10.0.17134	-
Windows Server 1709 SAC	Oct 17, 2017 (8 years and 10 months ago)	Apr 09, 2019 (7 years and 4 months ago)	Apr 09, 2019 (7 years and 4 months ago)	Active	10.0.16299	-
Windows Server 2012 R2 (LTSC)	Nov 25, 2013 (12 years and 9 months ago)	Oct 10, 2023 (2 years and 10 months ago)	Oct 09, 2018 (7 years and 10 months ago)	Oct 13, 2026 (in 1 month and 1 week)	6.3.9600	LTS
Windows Server 2012 (LTSC)	Oct 30, 2012 (13 years and 10 months ago)	Oct 10, 2023 (2 years and 10 months ago)	Oct 09, 2018 (7 years and 10 months ago)	Oct 13, 2026 (in 1 month and 1 week)	6.2.9200	LTS
Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (LTSC)	Feb 22, 2011 (15 years and 6 months ago)	Jan 14, 2020 (6 years and 7 months ago)	Jan 13, 2015 (11 years and 7 months ago)	Jan 10, 2023 (3 years and 7 months ago)	6.1.7601	LTS
Windows Server 2008 SP2 (LTSC)	Apr 29, 2009 (17 years and 4 months ago)	Jan 14, 2020 (6 years and 7 months ago)	Jan 13, 2015 (11 years and 7 months ago)	Jan 10, 2023 (3 years and 7 months ago)	6.0.6003	LTS
Windows Server 2003 SP2 (LTSC)	Mar 13, 2007 (19 years and 5 months ago)	Jul 14, 2015 (11 years and 1 month ago)	Jul 13, 2010 (16 years and 1 month ago)	Active	5.2.3790	LTS
Windows Server 2003 SP1	Mar 30, 2005 (21 years and 5 months ago)	Apr 14, 2009 (17 years and 4 months ago)	Apr 14, 2009 (17 years and 4 months ago)	Active	5.2.3790	-
Windows Server 2003 (LTSC)	Apr 24, 2003 (23 years and 4 months ago)	Apr 10, 2007 (19 years and 4 months ago)	Apr 10, 2007 (19 years and 4 months ago)	Active	5.2.3790	LTS
Windows Server 2000 (LTSC)	Feb 17, 2000 (26 years and 6 months ago)	Jul 13, 2010 (16 years and 1 month ago)	Jun 30, 2005 (21 years and 2 months ago)	Active	5.0.2195	LTS

Microsoft Windows Server End of Life & Support Summary

Which Microsoft Windows Server Versions Are Currently Supported?

Microsoft Windows Server currently has 4 supported releases. Microsoft Windows Server 10.0.26100 LTS is the latest, with active support through Nov 14, 2034. Microsoft Windows Server Windows Server 2022 (LTSC) is also supported until Oct 14, 2031.

Microsoft Windows Server End of Life (EOL) Version History

16 Microsoft Windows Server releases have reached End of Life (EOL) and End of Support (EOS) — no longer receiving updates or patches. Microsoft Windows Server Windows Server 23H2 AC reached EOL on May 12, 2026. Microsoft Windows Server 10.0.26100 LTS is the recommended upgrade for users still on End of Life versions.