Windows 11 End of Life: Support Dates for Every Version
Windows 11 as a product has no end date yet. What ends is each version. Microsoft ships one feature update a year, named after the half-year it lands in (22H2, 23H2, 24H2, 25H2, 26H2), and each version gets monthly security updates for a fixed time.
1 yr 10 mo left
Windows 11 26H2 (Home and Pro) gets security updates until 10 Oct 2028 (1 yr 10 mo left).
How long depends on your edition. Home and Pro (including Pro Education and Pro for Workstations) get 24 months. Enterprise and Education get 36 months for the same version. That is why 23H2 ended for Home and Pro in November 2025 but kept getting patches on Enterprise until November 2026.
The Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) is different. Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024 gets no feature updates and is supported until 9 October 2029. Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 is supported until 10 October 2034. LTSC is sold through volume licensing and to device makers, not to home users.
Version 26H1 is a special case: it only ships preinstalled on some new PCs from 2026 and is not offered to existing machines.
Find your version and edition in the table below. All dates come from Microsoft's lifecycle pages.
Windows 11 support dates
| Version | Released | Security updates | Time left | Status | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows 11 26H2 | Official[1] | 1 yr 10 mo left | Supported | 26300.9974 | |
| Windows 11 26H1 | Official[1] | 1 yr 3 mo left | Supported | 28000.3501 | |
| Windows 11 25H2 | Official[1] | 10 mo left | Ending within a year | 26200.9974 | |
| Windows 11 24H2 | Official[1] | Ended | Unsupported | 26100.9711 | |
| Windows 11 23H2 | Official[1] | Ended | Unsupported | 22631.6199 | |
| Windows 11 22H2 | Official[1] | Ended | Unsupported | 22621.4317 | |
| Windows 11 21H2 | Official[1] | Ended | Unsupported | 22000.2538 |
| Version | Released | Security updates | Time left | Status | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows 11 26H2 | Official[2] | 2 yr 10 mo left | Supported | 26300.9974 | |
| Windows 11 26H1 | Official[2] | 2 yr 3 mo left | Supported | 28000.3501 | |
| Windows 11 25H2 | Official[2] | 1 yr 10 mo left | Supported | 26200.9974 | |
| Windows 11 24H2 | Official[2] | 10 mo left | Ending within a year | 26100.9974 | |
| Windows 11 23H2 | Official[2] | Ended | Unsupported | 22631.7711 | |
| Windows 11 22H2 | Official[2] | Ended | Unsupported | 22621.6060 | |
| Windows 11 21H2 | Official[2] | Ended | Unsupported | 22000.3260 |
| Version | Released | Active support | Security updates | Time left | Status | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows 11 24H2 LTSC LTS | – | Official[3] | 2 yr 10 mo left | Supported | 26100.9974 | |
| Windows 11 24H2 IoT LTSC LTS | Official[4] | Official[4] | 7 yr 10 mo left | Supported | 26100.9974 |
Official published by the vendor · Confirmed observed (for example, patches stopped) · Estimated our forecast, with the rule stated · How we date things
Timeline
Active supportSecurity updatesExtended supportEstimatedEndedOther software cut-off
What happens when support ends
Will it still run?
Your PC keeps working normally. Windows does not shut down, lock you out or delete anything when a version reaches end of servicing.
Will it get security fixes?
Microsoft stops releasing monthly security and quality updates for that version and edition. New vulnerabilities found after that date are not fixed on it.
What stops working?
Windows Update stops offering cumulative updates for that version. Microsoft support will ask you to move to a supported version before it helps with an issue. Microsoft's guidance is that unmanaged Home and Pro devices nearing end of servicing are updated to a newer version automatically through Windows Update.
What are my options?
- Open Settings > Windows Update and install the newest feature update (from 24H2 to 25H2 this is a small enablement package and one restart).
- Do an in-place upgrade with the Windows 11 Installation Assistant or an ISO, keeping your files and apps.
- Businesses can deploy the new version through Intune, Windows Update for Business or WSUS. Enterprise and Education editions get an extra 12 months on each version.
What else stops working, and when
The end of Windows 11 updates is only part of the story. Browsers, Office and apps set their own cut-offs for older versions:
| Date | Software | Affects | What stops |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated[5] | Office 2016 / Office 2019 | Windows 11 (all versions) | Office 2016 and 2019 stopped being a supported way to connect to Microsoft 365 services such as Exchange Online and OneDrive. Day picked within October 2023. |
| Official[6] | Windows Mail, Calendar and People | Windows 11 (all versions) | The built-in Mail, Calendar and People apps stopped sending and receiving mail; Microsoft replaced them with the new Outlook. |
| Official[7] | Windows Subsystem for Android / Amazon Appstore | Windows 11 (all versions) | Android apps on Windows 11 ended: the Windows Subsystem for Android and the Amazon Appstore left the Microsoft Store and lost support. |
| Official[8] | Microsoft Teams (classic) | Windows 11 (all versions) | Classic Teams stopped working completely; only the new Teams app or Teams on the web works. |
| Official[9] | OneNote for Windows 10 | Windows 11 (all versions) | The OneNote for Windows 10 app went read-only and stopped receiving updates; users must move to the OneNote app on Windows. |
| Official[5] | Office 2016 / Office 2019 | Windows 11 (all versions) | Office 2016 and Office 2019 reached end of support: no more security updates, even on Windows 11. |
| Official[10] | Office 2021 / Office LTSC 2021 | Windows 11 (all versions) | Office 2021 and Office LTSC 2021 reached end of support with no extension and no extended security updates. |
| Estimated[5] | Office LTSC 2024 / Office 2024 | Windows 11 (all versions) | Office LTSC 2024 reaches end of support; Microsoft lists October 2029 (day picked as the second Tuesday). |
What to do
Check your version: press Win + R, type winver and press Enter. The window shows the version (for example 25H2), the OS build and your edition. You can also go to Settings > System > About.
Upgrade: open Settings > Windows Update and select Check for updates. If a newer version is offered, choose Download and install. If it is not offered, use the Windows 11 Installation Assistant or mount an ISO and run setup.exe for an in-place upgrade that keeps your files and apps.
Windows 11 versions: end of support, one by one
Windows 11 26H2 (Home and Pro) end of life Supported
Windows 11 26H2 (Home and Pro) gets security updates until 10 Oct 2028 (1 yr 10 mo left).
Windows 11 26H1 (Home and Pro) end of life Supported
Windows 11 26H1 (Home and Pro) gets security updates until 14 Mar 2028 (1 yr 3 mo left). Only ships preinstalled on new devices from early 2026; not offered as an update to existing PCs on 24H2 or 25H2.
Windows 11 25H2 (Home and Pro) end of life Ending within a year
Windows 11 25H2 (Home and Pro) gets security updates until 12 Oct 2027 (10 mo left). That is less than a year away.
Windows 11 24H2 (Home and Pro) end of life Unsupported
Windows 11 24H2 (Home and Pro) stopped getting security updates on 13 Oct 2026 and is no longer supported.
Windows 11 23H2 (Home and Pro) end of life Unsupported
Windows 11 23H2 (Home and Pro) stopped getting security updates on 11 Nov 2025 and is no longer supported.
Windows 11 22H2 (Home and Pro) end of life Unsupported
Windows 11 22H2 (Home and Pro) stopped getting security updates on 8 Oct 2024 and is no longer supported.
Windows 11 21H2 (Home and Pro) end of life Unsupported
Windows 11 21H2 (Home and Pro) stopped getting security updates on 10 Oct 2023 and is no longer supported.
Windows 11 26H2 (Enterprise and Education) end of life Supported
Windows 11 26H2 (Enterprise and Education) gets security updates until 9 Oct 2029 (2 yr 10 mo left).
Windows 11 26H1 (Enterprise and Education) end of life Supported
Windows 11 26H1 (Enterprise and Education) gets security updates until 13 Mar 2029 (2 yr 3 mo left). Only ships preinstalled on new devices from early 2026; not offered as an update to existing PCs. IoT Enterprise is not supported on 26H1.
Windows 11 25H2 (Enterprise and Education) end of life Supported
Windows 11 25H2 (Enterprise and Education) gets security updates until 10 Oct 2028 (1 yr 10 mo left).
Windows 11 24H2 (Enterprise and Education) end of life Ending within a year
Windows 11 24H2 (Enterprise and Education) gets security updates until 12 Oct 2027 (10 mo left). That is less than a year away.
Windows 11 23H2 (Enterprise and Education) end of life Unsupported
Windows 11 23H2 (Enterprise and Education) stopped getting security updates on 10 Nov 2026 and is no longer supported.
Windows 11 22H2 (Enterprise and Education) end of life Unsupported
Windows 11 22H2 (Enterprise and Education) stopped getting security updates on 14 Oct 2025 and is no longer supported.
Windows 11 21H2 (Enterprise and Education) end of life Unsupported
Windows 11 21H2 (Enterprise and Education) stopped getting security updates on 8 Oct 2024 and is no longer supported.
Windows 11 24H2 LTSC (LTSC and IoT) end of life Supported
Windows 11 24H2 LTSC (LTSC and IoT) gets security updates until 9 Oct 2029 (2 yr 10 mo left).
Windows 11 24H2 IoT LTSC (LTSC and IoT) end of life Supported
Windows 11 24H2 IoT LTSC (LTSC and IoT) gets security updates until 10 Oct 2034 (7 yr 10 mo left).
For businesses and auditors
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Microsoft support policy
Windows 11 follows Microsoft's Modern Lifecycle Policy: the product stays supported as long as you install the latest feature updates. Each annual version gets 24 months of servicing on Home and Pro and 36 months on Enterprise and Education, with the end date falling on a Patch Tuesday. LTSC editions follow the Fixed Lifecycle Policy with a set end date.
What changed
- Windows 11 21H2 · Extended support until: 10 Oct 2023 → (empty)
- Windows 11 22H2 · Security updates until: 14 Oct 2025 → 8 Oct 2024
- Windows 11 23H2 reached end of support.
- Windows 11 24H2 reached end of support.
- Windows 11 26H2 was released.
- Windows 11 26H2 was released.
- Windows 11 26H1 was released.
- Windows 11 26H1 was released.
Frequently asked questions
Which Windows 11 versions are still supported?
As of 15 Nov 2026, these Windows 11 versions get security updates: Windows 11 26H2, Windows 11 26H1, Windows 11 25H2.
When does Windows 11 26H2 support end?
Windows 11 26H2 (Home and Pro) gets security updates until 10 Oct 2028 (1 yr 10 mo left).
What happens when Windows 11 reaches end of life?
Your PC keeps working normally. Windows does not shut down, lock you out or delete anything when a version reaches end of servicing. Microsoft stops releasing monthly security and quality updates for that version and edition. New vulnerabilities found after that date are not fixed on it.
When does Windows 11 24H2 support end?
For Home and Pro it ended on 13 October 2026. For Enterprise and Education it ends on 12 October 2027. Enterprise LTSC 2024 is supported until 9 October 2029 and IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 until 10 October 2034.
Is Windows 11 23H2 still supported?
No. Home and Pro support ended on 11 November 2025, and Enterprise and Education support ended on 10 November 2026. Update to 25H2 or 26H2.
Does Windows 11 have an end-of-life date?
Not as a whole. Microsoft lists Windows 11 as "In Support" with no retirement date. Only individual versions expire, so staying on the latest version keeps you supported.
How long is each Windows 11 version supported?
24 months for Home and Pro, 36 months for Enterprise and Education, counted from the version's release date.
Can I install Windows 11 26H1 on my PC?
No. Microsoft built 26H1 only for certain new devices launched in 2026 and does not offer it as an update to PCs running 24H2 or 25H2. Those PCs should move to 25H2 or 26H2.
What happens if I keep using an unsupported Windows 11 version?
It keeps running, but it no longer gets security fixes, so new vulnerabilities stay open. Updating to a current version is free.
Sources and method
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-11-home-and-pro
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-11-enterprise-and-education
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-11-enterprise-ltsc-2024
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-11-iot-enterprise-ltsc-2024
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/office-windows-configuration-matrix
- support.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook/outlook-for-windows-the-future-of-mail-calendar-and-people-on-windows-11
- support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/apps/mobileapps/uninstall-the-amazon-appstore-and-mobile-apps-on-windows
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftteams/teams-classic-client-end-of-availability
- support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/what-is-happening-to-onenote-for-windows-10-2b453bfe-66bc-4ab2-9118-01e7eb54d2d6
- support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/system-requirements/end-of-support-for-office-2021
- Windows 11 Home and Pro lifecycle
- Windows 11 Enterprise and Education lifecycle
- Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024 lifecycle
- Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 lifecycle
- Windows 11 release information (release health)
- Modern Lifecycle Policy
Dates come from the vendor's own lifecycle pages wherever they exist and are checked against them on a schedule. A date is Official when the vendor publishes it, Confirmed when we have seen the updates stop, and Estimated when the vendor publishes nothing and we forecast it from their past behaviour. The rule is shown next to every estimate. Status and time left are worked out from today's date.
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