Microsoft Exchange 2016 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Microsoft Exchange 2016 reached end of life on 14 Oct 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Microsoft Exchange release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 1 Oct 2015 | — |
| End of life | 14 Oct 2025 | 0.8 years ago |
| Active support ended | 13 Oct 2020 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 15.1.2507.69 · 9 Jun 2026 | final |
Where to go from 2016
Recommended target: Microsoft Exchange subscription.
The newest actively supported branch is Microsoft Exchange subscription (latest release 15.2.2562.43).
Frequently asked questions
Is Microsoft Exchange 2016 still safe to use?
Microsoft Exchange 2016 reached end of life on 14 Oct 2025, 299 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Microsoft Exchange 2016?
Yes — the final release (15.1.2507.69) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Microsoft Exchange 2016 to?
Upgrade to Microsoft Exchange subscription, the newest actively supported branch.