Microsoft announced that Windows Server 2022 will reach the mainstream end date in October 2026, but will switch to extended support and continue receiving security updates for five more years.
Windows Server 2022 was first announced in March 2021 and became generally available in September 2021 as the Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) release, with 10 years of support.
"On October 13, 2026, Windows Server 2022 will reach end of mainstream support. The October 2026 security update will be the last mainstream support update available for this version," Microsoft said in a message center update on Thursday.
"After this date, Windows Server 2022 will transition to extended support, which includes security updates at no additional cost, and will continue to receive monthly security updates through October 14, 2031."
Customers are now advised to upgrade to Windows Server 2025 (the latest version of Microsoft's server operating system), which became generally available in November 2024 after first rolling out to Windows Insiders in January 2024.
