Azure Database for MySQL lifecycle

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

Last checked 12 Nov 2026

Upcoming: 3
Ended: 1

Upcoming

31 Jan 2027In 79 days, 31 Jan 2027
MySQL 8.0 end of standard support
End of supportSource
31 Mar 2029In about 2 years, 31 Mar 2029
MySQL 5.7 end of extended support
End of supportSource
31 May 2029In about 3 years, 31 May 2029
MySQL 8.0 end of extended support
End of supportSource

Versions

Azure Database for MySQL versions with a tracked date, highest version first
Version	Status	End of support date	Countdown	Replacement	Source
8.0	Ending soon	31 Jan 2027	In 79 days, 31 Jan 2027	Not stated by vendor
8.0Extended support	Supported	31 May 2029	In about 3 years, 31 May 2029	Not stated by vendor
5.7	Ended	30 Sep 2026	Ended 44 days ago, 30 Sep 2026	Not stated by vendor
5.7Extended support	Supported	31 Mar 2029	In about 2 years, 31 Mar 2029	Not stated by vendor

Version 8.0In 79 days, 31 Jan 2027
Status
Ending soon
End of support date
31 Jan 2027
Replacement
Not stated by vendor
Source
Version 8.0Extended supportIn about 3 years, 31 May 2029
Status
Supported
End of support date
31 May 2029
Replacement
Not stated by vendor
Source
Version 5.7Ended 44 days ago, 30 Sep 2026
Status
Ended
End of support date
30 Sep 2026
Replacement
Not stated by vendor
Source
Version 5.7Extended supportIn about 2 years, 31 Mar 2029
Status
Supported
End of support date
31 Mar 2029
Replacement
Not stated by vendor
Source

Ended

30 Sep 2026Ended 44 days ago, 30 Sep 2026
MySQL 5.7 end of standard support
End of supportSource