Windows Server 2022 Mainstream Support Ends October 13, 2026; Security Updates Continue Through 2031
Summary
Windows Server 2022 reaches end of mainstream support on October 13, 2026, then receives monthly security updates through October 14, 2031. Microsoft recommends planning an upgrade to Windows Server 2025.
Key points
- Windows Server 2022's mainstream support ends October 13, 2026.
- Monthly security updates will continue through October 14, 2031, under extended support.
- Microsoft recommends planning an upgrade to Windows Server 2025, its latest LTSC release.
- Windows Server 2025's extended support is scheduled to end November 14, 2034.
- Hotpatching for Windows Server 2022 Datacenter: Azure Edition was extended through October 2027.
Article Details
- Event Type
- Microsoft support lifecycle announcement for Windows Server 2022
- Impact
- Windows Server 2022 mainstream support ends on October 13, 2026, after which it will receive monthly security updates through October 14, 2031. Microsoft recommends upgrading to Windows Server 2025. Hotpatching for Windows Server 2022 Datacenter: Azure Edition is extended until October 2027.
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Windows Server 2022Microsoft announced that Windows Server 2022 will reach end of mainstream support on October 13, 2026, after which it will move to extended support and keep receiving monthly security updates until October 14, 2031.Windows Server 2022 Datacenter: Azure EditionMicrosoft also extended hotpatching for Windows Server 2022 Datacenter: Azure Edition until October 2027.Windows Server 2025The company is urging customers to plan upgrades to Windows Server 2025, the latest LTSC release, while also noting related support timeline changes for Windows Server hotpatching and other Windows products.