SQL Server lifecycle

Retirements, end of support dates and breaking changes for SQL Server, with effective dates and source links.

Last checked 12 Nov 2026

Upcoming: 4
Ended: 0

Upcoming

12 Oct 2027In about 11 months, 12 Oct 2027
SQL Server 2017 end of support
End of supportSource
8 Jan 2030In about 3 years, 8 Jan 2030
SQL Server 2019 end of support
End of supportSource
11 Jan 2033In about 6 years, 11 Jan 2033
SQL Server 2022 end of support
End of supportSource
6 Jan 2036In about 9 years, 6 Jan 2036
SQL Server 2025 end of support
End of supportSource

Versions

SQL Server versions with a tracked date, highest version first
Version	Status	End of support date	Countdown	Replacement	Source
17.0	Supported	6 Jan 2036	In about 9 years, 6 Jan 2036	Not stated by vendor
16.0	Supported	11 Jan 2033	In about 6 years, 11 Jan 2033	Not stated by vendor
15.0	Supported	8 Jan 2030	In about 3 years, 8 Jan 2030	Not stated by vendor
14.0	Supported	12 Oct 2027	In about 11 months, 12 Oct 2027	Not stated by vendor

Version 17.0In about 9 years, 6 Jan 2036
Status
Supported
End of support date
6 Jan 2036
Replacement
Not stated by vendor
Source
Version 16.0In about 6 years, 11 Jan 2033
Status
Supported
End of support date
11 Jan 2033
Replacement
Not stated by vendor
Source
Version 15.0In about 3 years, 8 Jan 2030
Status
Supported
End of support date
8 Jan 2030
Replacement
Not stated by vendor
Source
Version 14.0In about 11 months, 12 Oct 2027
Status
Supported
End of support date
12 Oct 2027
Replacement
Not stated by vendor
Source