Windows Server 2022 Mainstream Support Ends October 13, 2026
Summary
Windows Server 2022 enters extended support on October 13, 2026, with security updates through October 14, 2031. Microsoft recommends planning an upgrade to Windows Server 2025; Azure Edition hotpatching continues until October 2027.
Key points
- The October 2026 security update will be the final update during Windows Server 2022 mainstream support.
- Extended support will provide monthly security updates at no additional cost through October 14, 2031.
- Datacenter: Azure Edition systems will continue receiving hotpatches until October 2027.
- Microsoft advises administrators to evaluate upgrade options and begin deployment testing for Windows Server 2025.
- Windows Server 2025 mainstream support is scheduled to end November 13, 2029, followed by extended support through November 14, 2034.
Article Details
- Event Type
- Product support lifecycle announcement
- Impact
- Windows Server 2022 will leave mainstream support on October 13, 2026. It will continue receiving monthly security updates at no additional cost through October 14, 2031. Datacenter: Azure Edition systems will continue receiving hotpatching until October 2027. Microsoft recommends upgrading to Windows Server 2025.
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Products
Datacenter: Azure EditionAdministrators are being urged to plan upgrades to Windows Server 2025, while Datacenter: Azure Edition systems will keep receiving hotpatching until October 2027.Windows Server 2022Microsoft has reminded customers that Windows Server 2022 will exit mainstream support on October 13, 2026 and move into extended support through October 14, 2031.Windows Server 2025Administrators are being urged to plan upgrades to Windows Server 2025, while Datacenter: Azure Edition systems will keep receiving hotpatching until October 2027.