Microsoft’s SQL Server 2016 lifecycle has reached extended support end.
According to Microsoft’s lifecycle page for SQL Server 2016, the milestone was officially reached on 2026-07-14. The product version listed is SQL Server 2016.
What changed
The lifecycle status for SQL Server 2016 now shows:
- Milestone: Extended support end
- Official date: 2026-07-14
- Product version: 2016
Why this matters
For teams that still rely on SQL Server 2016, this lifecycle milestone is an important reference point for planning around the product’s support status and maintenance posture.
Microsoft’s lifecycle page is the source of record for this update.