Microsoft SQL Server 16.0 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Microsoft SQL Server 16.0 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 11 Jan 2033.
2,347 days of security support left
16.0.4265.3 CU26 latest release
37% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 16 Nov 2022 → 11 Jan 2033.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Microsoft SQL Server release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 16 Nov 2022 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 11 Jan 2033 | in 2,347 days |
| Active support ended | 11 Jan 2028 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 16.0.4265.3 CU26 · 16 Jul 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Microsoft SQL Server 17.0 extends security support by about 1,090 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 16.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft SQL Server 17.0 | 6 Jan 2036 | 3,437 | +1,090 days |
| Microsoft SQL Server 16.0 | 11 Jan 2033 | 2,347 | this branch |
| Microsoft SQL Server 15.0 | 8 Jan 2030 | 1,248 | -1,099 days |
| Microsoft SQL Server 14.0 | 12 Oct 2027 | 429 | -1,918 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Microsoft SQL Server 16.0 reach end of life?
Microsoft SQL Server 16.0 reaches end of life on 11 Jan 2033 — 2,347 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Microsoft SQL Server 16.0 still supported?
Yes. Microsoft SQL Server 16.0 is currently maintained. Latest release: 16.0.4265.3 CU26, published 16 Jul 2026.
What happens when Microsoft SQL Server 16.0 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 11 Jan 2033 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Microsoft SQL Server 16.0?
2,347 days. Moving to Microsoft SQL Server 17.0 instead buys roughly 1,090 more days of security support.
All Microsoft SQL Server versions
17.0 supported 16.0 supported 13.0-sp3-acp EOL 2026 13.0-sp3 EOL 2026 15.0 supported 12.0-sp3 EOL 2024 13.0-sp2 EOL 2022 11.0-sp4 EOL 2022 14.0 supported 13.0-sp1 EOL 2019 12.0-sp2 EOL 2020 13.0 EOL 2018 11.0-sp3 EOL 2018 12.0-sp1 EOL 2017 10.50-sp3 EOL 2019 10.0-sp4 EOL 2019 11.0-sp2 EOL 2017 12.0 EOL 2016 11.0-sp1 EOL 2015 10.50-sp2 EOL 2015 11.0 EOL 2014 10.00-sp3 EOL 2015 10.50-sp1 EOL 2013 9.0-sp4 EOL 2016 10.00-sp2 EOL 2012 10.50-r2 EOL 2012 10.00-sp1 EOL 2011 9.00-sp3 EOL 2012 10.00 EOL 2010 9.00-sp2 EOL 2010 9.0-sp1 EOL 2008 9.0 EOL 2007 8.0-sp4 EOL 2013 7.0-sp4 EOL 2011 6.50-sp5a EOL 2002 6.0-sp3 EOL 1999