SQL Server end of life
SQL Server 2016, 2017 and 2019 follow Microsoft's Fixed Lifecycle Policy: Mainstream Support first, then Extended Support, after which a release gets no more standard security updates. The table shows the end of Extended Support. SQL Server 2016 has already passed it.
| Version | Date | Entry |
|---|---|---|
| SQL Server 2016 | 2026-07-14 | SQL Server 2016 end of life |
| SQL Server 2017 | 2027-10-12 | SQL Server 2017 end of life |
| SQL Server 2019 | 2030-01-08 | SQL Server 2019 end of life |
Source: the Microsoft Learn lifecycle pages for SQL Server 2016, 2017 and 2019, read on 2026-10-14. Confirm each date on the official source before acting.
Official source (copy into your browser): https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/sql-server-2016
Official source (copy into your browser): https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/sql-server-2017
Official source (copy into your browser): https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/sql-server-2019
Earlier 34-date snapshot as one CSV + PDF calendar (this site lists more dates than the file)