Microsoft Windows Server Core 2019 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Microsoft Windows Server Core 2019 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 9 Jan 2029.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Microsoft Windows Server Core release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 13 Nov 2018 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 9 Jan 2029 | in 884 days |
| Active support ended | 9 Jan 2024 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 10.0.17763 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Microsoft Windows Server Core 2025 extends security support by about 2,100 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Server Core 2025 | 10 Oct 2034 | 2,984 | +2,100 days |
| Microsoft Windows Server Core 2022 | 14 Oct 2031 | 1,892 | +1,008 days |
| Microsoft Windows Server Core 2019 | 9 Jan 2029 | 884 | this branch |
| Microsoft Windows Server Core 2016 | 12 Jan 2027 | 156 | -728 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Microsoft Windows Server Core 2019 reach end of life?
Microsoft Windows Server Core 2019 reaches end of life on 9 Jan 2029 — 884 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Microsoft Windows Server Core 2019 still supported?
Yes. Microsoft Windows Server Core 2019 is currently maintained. Latest release: 10.0.17763.
What happens when Microsoft Windows Server Core 2019 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 9 Jan 2029 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Microsoft Windows Server Core 2019?
884 days. Moving to Microsoft Windows Server Core 2025 instead buys roughly 2,100 more days of security support.