Windows 10 and 11 End of Support Dates by Version
Windows 10 and 11 end of support dates: 49 versions are listed below. 37 are already past Microsoft's end of support, most recently Windows 11 23H2 (E) on Nov 10, 2026; the next to end is Windows 10 21H2 (E) (LTS) on Jan 12, 2027. Microsoft sells Microsoft Extended Security Updates (ESU) for a limited period after that date. Third-party support keeps any of these versions in production after the vendor date, with 24x7 incident response, vulnerability mitigation and compliance documentation, typically at 40-70% below the vendor's renewal.
Windows 10 and 11 versions and end of support dates
"Vendor end of support" is the date Microsoft stops free fixes and security updates. "Extended end" is the end of the paid extension where Microsoft offers one. Each version links to its own page and quote form.
Why Windows 10 and 11 versions stay in production
Windows desktop versions reach end of support on a fixed calendar, and the long-term servicing editions used on kiosks, medical devices, manufacturing lines and trading floors reach it years after the consumer releases.
Where the hardware cannot run a newer Windows or the application is certified only on the old one, the choice is ESU, isolation, or third-party support with compensating controls.
How Microsoft's support lifecycle works for Windows 10 and 11
Microsoft publishes a Fixed Lifecycle policy for on-premises server and desktop products: five years of Mainstream Support, five years of Extended Support, and for some products paid Extended Security Updates (ESU) for up to three further years. Mainstream end stops feature updates and non-security fixes; Extended end stops free security updates.
ESU is per-device or per-core, priced to rise each year, and buys security patches only. It is usually the comparison point for third-party support on an estate you intend to keep running.
What changes on the end of support date
- Microsoft stops free security and quality updates for the version.
- ESU is available per device for a limited period at rising annual prices.
- Devices keep working; Microsoft 365 apps and browsers drop support for the OS on their own schedules.
Your options after Windows 10 and 11 end of support
1. Upgrade to a supported version
Right when the application above it is ready and the budget exists. Wrong as a forced move: an upgrade driven by a support date rather than a business need is where regression bugs and surprise licence costs come from.
2. Buy Microsoft Extended Security Updates (ESU)
Microsoft's paid extension buys more time at a price that rises each year and typically covers security fixes only. It keeps the deadline in place and is often the most expensive line in the renewal.
3. Third-party support
Replaces the vendor contract with ours for the versions you run, with no deadline. For Windows 10 and 11 that covers:
- Operating system and device incidents on the version you run, 24x7
- Hardening baselines and compensating controls for unpatched vulnerabilities
- Compliance documentation for devices that must stay on a certified build
- Upgrade and replacement planning for the fleet
Not included: new vendor patches or licences. Those stay with Microsoft; everything operational moves to us.
Windows 10 and 11 end of support: frequently asked questions
Which Windows 10 and 11 versions are out of support?
Windows 10 1607 (E) (LTS) (Oct 13, 2026), Windows 10 22H2 (Oct 14, 2025), Windows 11 23H2 (E) (Nov 10, 2026), Windows 11 24H2 (W) (Oct 13, 2026), Windows 11 23H2 (W) (Nov 11, 2025), Windows 10 1507 (E) (LTS) (Oct 14, 2025), Windows 11 22H2 (E) (Oct 14, 2025), Windows 11 21H2 (E) (Oct 8, 2024) and 29 earlier versions. All of them can be covered by third-party support.
Can we keep devices on Windows 10 after end of support?
Yes. Devices keep working and the licence does not expire. Third-party support provides incident response, hardening and compliance evidence; Microsoft ESU remains the only source of Microsoft security patches.
What about LTSC and IoT editions?
They have later end-of-support dates than the mainstream releases and are listed separately in the table above.
What does third-party support for Windows 10 and 11 cost?
Typically 40 to 70% below the vendor renewal or extended-support price for the same versions, priced per instance, server or core depending on the product. We return an indicative price within 24 hours and a firm quote within 48.
How do we move Windows 10 and 11 to third-party support without a gap?
Start before the vendor renewal date: inventory versions and instances, download all media and fixes you are entitled to, confirm no bundled contract depends on the renewal, then let the vendor support lapse as ours starts. We handle the hand-over checklist with you.
Version-by-version guides
- Windows 11 23H2 (E) EOL November 2026 (Nov 10, 2026)
- Windows 11 24H2 (W) EOL October 2026 (Oct 13, 2026)
- Windows 10 1607 (E) LTS End of Life 2026 (Oct 13, 2026)
- Windows 10 21H2 (LTS) EOL: Jan 2027 Action Plan (Oct 12, 2026)
- Windows 11 24H2 (E) EOL October 2027 (Sep 12, 2026)
- Microsoft Windows 11 25H2 EOL 2027 (Sep 12, 2026)
- Windows 11 23H2 (E) End-of-Life: Your Last-Call Action Plan (Aug 10, 2026)
- Windows 10 1607 (LTSB) EOL Oct 13, 2026 – 90-Day Action Plan (Jul 13, 2026)