Windows Server 2022 Mainstream Support Ends October 13, 2026
Summary
Microsoft says Windows Server 2022’s final mainstream support update will arrive in October 2026, followed by security updates through October 14, 2031. It recommends planning an upgrade to Windows Server 2025.
Key points
- Windows Server 2022 reaches the end of mainstream support on October 13, 2026; its October security update will be the last in that phase.
- Extended support includes monthly security updates at no additional cost through October 14, 2031.
- Microsoft recommends administrators plan and test upgrades to Windows Server 2025, its latest LTSC release.
- Windows Server 2025 extended support is scheduled to continue through November 14, 2034.
Article Details
- Event Type
- Microsoft support-lifecycle announcement for Windows Server 2022
- Impact
- Windows Server 2022 reaches the end of mainstream support on October 13, 2026; its October 2026 security update will be its last mainstream-support update. Extended support, including monthly security updates at no additional cost, continues through October 14, 2031. Microsoft recommends planning an upgrade to Windows Server 2025.
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Windows Server 2022Microsoft has reminded IT administrators that Windows Server 2022 will reach the end of mainstream support on October 13, 2026, after which it will move to extended support with security updates through October 14, 2031.Windows Server 2025The company is recommending an upgrade to Windows Server 2025, its latest LTSC release, to keep environments supported and protected.