---
title: "Azure Functions lifecycle"
url: "https://eolwatch.dev/services/azure/functions"
as_of: "2026-11-13"
total: 22
upcoming: 16
ended: 6
in_effect: 0
---

# Azure Functions lifecycle

Retirements, end of support dates and breaking changes for Azure Functions, with effective dates and source links.

Last checked 12 Nov 2026. 22 items: 16 upcoming, 6 ended. Counted for 13 Nov 2026 (UTC).

## Upcoming

| Date | Countdown | Item | Type | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 30 Apr 2027 | In 168 days | [Azure Functions: Node.js 22 end of support](https://eolwatch.dev/items/azure-functions-node-22-end-of-support.md) | End of support | [azure.microsoft.com](https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=572771) |
| Sep 2027 | In 292 days at the earliest | [Azure Functions: Java 8 end of support](https://eolwatch.dev/items/azure-functions-java-8-end-of-support.md) | End of support | [learn.microsoft.com](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-functions/functions-versions) |
| Sep 2027 | In 292 days at the earliest | [Azure Functions: Java 11 end of support](https://eolwatch.dev/items/azure-functions-java-11-end-of-support.md) | End of support | [learn.microsoft.com](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-functions/functions-versions) |
| Sep 2027 | In 292 days at the earliest | [Azure Functions: Java 17 end of support](https://eolwatch.dev/items/azure-functions-java-17-end-of-support.md) | End of support | [learn.microsoft.com](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-functions/functions-versions) |
| Oct 2027 | In 322 days at the earliest | [Azure Functions: Python 3.11 end of support](https://eolwatch.dev/items/azure-functions-python-3-11-end-of-support.md) | End of support | [learn.microsoft.com](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-functions/functions-versions) |
| 31 Mar 2028 | In 504 days | [Azure Functions: Durable Functions Netherite backend end of support](https://eolwatch.dev/items/azure-functions-durable-functions-netherite-end-of-support.md) | End of support | [azure.microsoft.com](https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=489009) |
| 30 Apr 2028 | In 534 days | [Azure Functions: Node.js 24 end of support](https://eolwatch.dev/items/azure-functions-node-24-end-of-support.md) | End of support | [learn.microsoft.com](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-functions/functions-versions) |
| Sep 2028 | In 658 days at the earliest | [Azure Functions: Java 21 end of support](https://eolwatch.dev/items/azure-functions-java-21-end-of-support.md) | End of support | [learn.microsoft.com](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-functions/functions-versions) |
| 30 Sep 2028 | In 687 days | [Azure Functions: Linux Consumption hosting plan retirement](https://eolwatch.dev/items/azure-functions-linux-consumption-plan-retirement.md) | Retirement | [azure.microsoft.com](https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=499451) |
| Oct 2028 | In 688 days at the earliest | [Azure Functions: Python 3.12 end of support](https://eolwatch.dev/items/azure-functions-python-3-12-end-of-support.md) | End of support | [learn.microsoft.com](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-functions/functions-versions) |
| 14 Nov 2028 | In 732 days | [Azure Functions: .NET 10 end of support](https://eolwatch.dev/items/azure-functions-dotnet-10-end-of-support.md) | End of support | [learn.microsoft.com](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-functions/functions-versions) |
| 14 Nov 2028 | In 732 days | [Azure Functions: PowerShell 7.6 end of support](https://eolwatch.dev/items/azure-functions-powershell-7-6-end-of-support.md) | End of support | [learn.microsoft.com](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-functions/functions-versions) |
| Apr 2029 | In 870 days at the earliest | [Azure Functions: Python 3.14 end of support](https://eolwatch.dev/items/azure-functions-python-3-14-end-of-support.md) | End of support | [learn.microsoft.com](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-functions/functions-versions) |
| May 2029 | In 900 days at the earliest | [Azure Functions: Java 25 end of support](https://eolwatch.dev/items/azure-functions-java-25-end-of-support.md) | End of support | [learn.microsoft.com](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-functions/functions-versions) |
| Oct 2029 | In 1,053 days at the earliest | [Azure Functions: Python 3.13 end of support](https://eolwatch.dev/items/azure-functions-python-3-13-end-of-support.md) | End of support | [learn.microsoft.com](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-functions/functions-versions) |
| Apr 2030 | In 1,235 days at the earliest | [Azure Functions: Python 3.15 end of support](https://eolwatch.dev/items/azure-functions-python-3-15-end-of-support.md) | End of support | [learn.microsoft.com](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-functions/functions-versions) |

## Versions

| Version | End of support date | Countdown | Replacement | Item | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| .NET 10 | 14 Nov 2028 | In 732 days | Not stated by vendor | [Azure Functions: .NET 10 end of support](https://eolwatch.dev/items/azure-functions-dotnet-10-end-of-support.md) | [learn.microsoft.com](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-functions/functions-versions) |
| .NET 9 | 10 Nov 2026 | Ended | .NET 10 | [Azure Functions: .NET 8 and .NET 9 end of support](https://eolwatch.dev/items/azure-functions-dotnet-8-and-9-end-of-support.md) | [azure.microsoft.com](https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=572838) |
| .NET 8 | 10 Nov 2026 | Ended | .NET 10 | [Azure Functions: .NET 8 and .NET 9 end of support](https://eolwatch.dev/items/azure-functions-dotnet-8-and-9-end-of-support.md) | [azure.microsoft.com](https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=572838) |
| Java 25 | May 2029 | In 900 days at the earliest | Not stated by vendor | [Azure Functions: Java 25 end of support](https://eolwatch.dev/items/azure-functions-java-25-end-of-support.md) | [learn.microsoft.com](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-functions/functions-versions) |
| Java 21 | Sep 2028 | In 658 days at the earliest | Not stated by vendor | [Azure Functions: Java 21 end of support](https://eolwatch.dev/items/azure-functions-java-21-end-of-support.md) | [learn.microsoft.com](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-functions/functions-versions) |
| Java 17 | Sep 2027 | In 292 days at the earliest | Not stated by vendor | [Azure Functions: Java 17 end of support](https://eolwatch.dev/items/azure-functions-java-17-end-of-support.md) | [learn.microsoft.com](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-functions/functions-versions) |
| Java 11 | Sep 2027 | In 292 days at the earliest | Not stated by vendor | [Azure Functions: Java 11 end of support](https://eolwatch.dev/items/azure-functions-java-11-end-of-support.md) | [learn.microsoft.com](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-functions/functions-versions) |
| Java 8 | Sep 2027 | In 292 days at the earliest | Not stated by vendor | [Azure Functions: Java 8 end of support](https://eolwatch.dev/items/azure-functions-java-8-end-of-support.md) | [learn.microsoft.com](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-functions/functions-versions) |
| Node.js 24 | 30 Apr 2028 | In 534 days | Not stated by vendor | [Azure Functions: Node.js 24 end of support](https://eolwatch.dev/items/azure-functions-node-24-end-of-support.md) | [learn.microsoft.com](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-functions/functions-versions) |
| Node.js 22 | 30 Apr 2027 | In 168 days | Node.js 24 | [Azure Functions: Node.js 22 end of support](https://eolwatch.dev/items/azure-functions-node-22-end-of-support.md) | [azure.microsoft.com](https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=572771) |
| PowerShell 7.6 | 14 Nov 2028 | In 732 days | Not stated by vendor | [Azure Functions: PowerShell 7.6 end of support](https://eolwatch.dev/items/azure-functions-powershell-7-6-end-of-support.md) | [learn.microsoft.com](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-functions/functions-versions) |
| PowerShell 7.4 | 10 Nov 2026 | Ended | PowerShell 7.6 | [Azure Functions: PowerShell 7.4 end of support](https://eolwatch.dev/items/azure-functions-powershell-7-4-end-of-support.md) | [azure.microsoft.com](https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=572770) |
| Python 3.15 | Apr 2030 | In 1,235 days at the earliest | Not stated by vendor | [Azure Functions: Python 3.15 end of support](https://eolwatch.dev/items/azure-functions-python-3-15-end-of-support.md) | [learn.microsoft.com](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-functions/functions-versions) |
| Python 3.14 | Apr 2029 | In 870 days at the earliest | Not stated by vendor | [Azure Functions: Python 3.14 end of support](https://eolwatch.dev/items/azure-functions-python-3-14-end-of-support.md) | [learn.microsoft.com](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-functions/functions-versions) |
| Python 3.13 | Oct 2029 | In 1,053 days at the earliest | Not stated by vendor | [Azure Functions: Python 3.13 end of support](https://eolwatch.dev/items/azure-functions-python-3-13-end-of-support.md) | [learn.microsoft.com](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-functions/functions-versions) |
| Python 3.12 | Oct 2028 | In 688 days at the earliest | Not stated by vendor | [Azure Functions: Python 3.12 end of support](https://eolwatch.dev/items/azure-functions-python-3-12-end-of-support.md) | [learn.microsoft.com](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-functions/functions-versions) |
| Python 3.11 | Oct 2027 | In 322 days at the earliest | Not stated by vendor | [Azure Functions: Python 3.11 end of support](https://eolwatch.dev/items/azure-functions-python-3-11-end-of-support.md) | [learn.microsoft.com](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-functions/functions-versions) |
| Python 3.10 | 1 Oct 2026 | Ended | Python 3.13 | [Azure Functions: Python 3.10 end of support](https://eolwatch.dev/items/azure-functions-python-3-10-end-of-support.md) | [azure.microsoft.com](https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=545771) |

## Ended

| Date | Countdown | Item | Type | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Nov 2026 | Ended | [Azure Functions: .NET 8 and .NET 9 end of support](https://eolwatch.dev/items/azure-functions-dotnet-8-and-9-end-of-support.md) | End of support | [azure.microsoft.com](https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=572838) |
| 10 Nov 2026 | Ended | [Azure Functions: .NET in-process model end of support](https://eolwatch.dev/items/azure-functions-dotnet-in-process-model-end-of-support.md) | End of support | [azure.microsoft.com](https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=retirement-support-for-the-inprocess-model-for-net-apps-in-azure-functions-ends-10-november-2026) |
| 10 Nov 2026 | Ended | [Azure Functions: PowerShell 7.4 end of support](https://eolwatch.dev/items/azure-functions-powershell-7-4-end-of-support.md) | End of support | [azure.microsoft.com](https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=572770) |
| 1 Oct 2026 | Ended | [Azure Functions: Python 3.10 end of support](https://eolwatch.dev/items/azure-functions-python-3-10-end-of-support.md) | End of support | [azure.microsoft.com](https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=545771) |
| 30 Sep 2026 | Ended | [Azure Functions: runtime v3 on Linux Consumption retirement](https://eolwatch.dev/items/azure-functions-runtime-v3-linux-consumption-retirement.md) | Retirement | [azure.microsoft.com](https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=559311) |
| 14 Sep 2026 | Ended | [Azure Functions: runtime version 1.x end of support](https://eolwatch.dev/items/azure-functions-runtime-1-x-end-of-support.md) | End of support | [azure.microsoft.com](https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=support-for-the-1x-version-of-azure-functions-ends-14-september-2026) |

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