IBM MQ 9.3 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
IBM MQ 9.3 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 30 Sept 2027.
417 days of security support left
78% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 23 Jun 2022 → 30 Sept 2027.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the IBM MQ release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 23 Jun 2022 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 30 Sept 2027 | in 417 days |
| Extended support ends | 30 Sept 2031 | 1,878 days left |
| Latest release | — | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
IBM MQ 9.3 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 9.3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IBM MQ 9.3 | 30 Sept 2027 | 417 | this branch |
Frequently asked questions
When does IBM MQ 9.3 reach end of life?
IBM MQ 9.3 reaches end of life on 30 Sept 2027 — 417 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is IBM MQ 9.3 still supported?
Yes. IBM MQ 9.3 is currently maintained. Latest release: —.
What happens when IBM MQ 9.3 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 30 Sept 2027 this branch receives no further updates under standard support, though extended support runs to 30 Sept 2031.
How long do I have to upgrade from IBM MQ 9.3?
417 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.