Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Oct 14, 2031.
Windows Server
Data as of Jun 8, 2026 · About this data
Support milestones
| Milestone | Date | Add to calendar |
|---|---|---|
| Released | Aug 18, 2021 | |
| Mainstream support ended | Oct 13, 2026 | |
| Extended support ends | Oct 14, 2031 |
Editions · 4
A release's end date is when a superseding update became available — not an end of support. The product's actual support dates are the milestones above.
| Release | Start | Release end | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | Aug 18, 2021 | Oct 14, 2031 | Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Oct 14, 2031. |
| Release | Start | Release end | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | Aug 18, 2021 | Oct 14, 2031 | Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Oct 14, 2031. |
| Release | Start | Release end | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | Aug 18, 2021 | Oct 14, 2031 | Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Oct 14, 2031. |
| Release | Start | Release end | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | Aug 18, 2021 | Oct 14, 2031 | Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Oct 14, 2031. |
Windows Server releases
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