SQL Server 2025
SQL-SERVER-2025Microsoft · Release · SQL Server
Supported until · in 3345 days
SQL Server 2025 has an announced end-of-sale date; support continues until (in 3345 days).
- Released
- 12mo ago
- End of software maintenance
- in 4y 2mo
- End of security support
- in 9y 2mo
- End of support
- in 9y 2mo
Lifecycle Milestones
| Released | 12mo ago | |
|---|---|---|
| End of software maintenance | in 4y 2mo | |
| End of security vulnerability support | in 9y 2mo | |
| Last date of support | in 9y 2mo |
Is SQL Server 2025 still maintained?
Yes. The catalog lists Microsoft support for SQL Server 2025 through 2036-01-06. See Microsoft's lifecycle bulletin.
When do security fixes for SQL Server 2025 stop?
Security fixes for SQL Server 2025 stop on 2036-01-06. After that date, a system on this release cannot be patched against newly disclosed vulnerabilities without upgrading.
What should I upgrade SQL Server 2025 to?
Upgrade to a currently maintained Microsoft release. Check Microsoft's release notes for the recommended version.
SQL Server 2025 Release Lifecycle
SQL Server 2025 is a release line of Microsoft SQL Server. Microsoft ships bug fixes until the end of active support and security fixes until the end of security support; after that, systems still running it must move to a supported release to stay patchable. The dates below are the published milestones for this release line. Vendor support will continue until .