SQL Server: end of support dates
Microsoft's relational database server. Each version has mainstream support followed by extended (security-only) support; paid Extended Security Updates may be available after that.
Vendor: Microsoft. Official lifecycle information: vendor lifecycle page.
Timeline
All versions
| Version | Status | Mainstream / support end | Extended end | Paid extra support | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Supported | January 6, 2031 | January 6, 2036 | — | November 18, 2025 |
| 2022 | Supported | January 11, 2028 | January 11, 2033 | — | November 16, 2022 |
| 2016 SP3 | Support ended | July 13, 2021 | July 14, 2026 | Extended Security Updates (ESU): July 17, 2029 | September 15, 2021 |
| 2019 | Extended support | February 28, 2025 | January 8, 2030 | — | November 4, 2019 |
| 2014 SP3 | Support ended | July 9, 2019 | July 9, 2024 | Extended Security Updates (ESU): July 12, 2027 | October 30, 2018 |
| 2012 SP4 | Support ended | July 11, 2017 | July 12, 2022 | Extended Security Updates (ESU): July 8, 2025 | October 5, 2017 |
| 2017 | Extended support | October 11, 2022 | October 12, 2027 | — | September 29, 2017 |
| 2008 R2 SP3 | Support ended | July 8, 2014 | July 9, 2019 | Extended Security Updates (ESU): July 12, 2022 | July 7, 2014 |
| 2008 SP4 | Support ended | July 8, 2014 | July 9, 2019 | Extended Security Updates (ESU): July 12, 2022 | July 7, 2014 |
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Related guides
- Extended Security Updates (ESU) explainedWhat Microsoft Extended Security Updates cover and exclude, who can get them, how long they last, and current ESU end dates for Windows Server, SQL Server and Windows 10.
- SQL Server upgrade planning: end-of-support dates and optionsSQL Server support phases, which versions are ending, and Microsoft's documented options: upgrade in place, move to Azure SQL, or buy Extended Security Updates.