Windows Server 2016 (OS build 14393.9418)
extended supportLTSEOL 2027-01-12Next change 2027-01-12
Windows Server 2016 is currently in extended support; end of life is scheduled for 2027-01-12. This line is marked as long-term support (LTS). First release: 2016-10-15. Latest stable release: 2016. Lifecycle periods below are derived from official vendor sources with provenance.
Latest stable 2016 (2016-10-15)
Lifecycle & support periods
| Phase | From | Until | Provider | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| standard support | 2016-10-15 | 2022-01-11 | Microsoft Windows Server | Microsoft Lifecycle — Windows Server |
| extended support | 2022-01-11 | 2027-01-12 | Microsoft Windows Server | Microsoft Lifecycle — Windows Server |
| end of life | 2027-01-12 | — | Microsoft Windows Server | Microsoft Lifecycle — Windows Server |
Provenance
Every lifecycle fact is traceable to its authoritative source.
- Microsoft Lifecycle — Windows Serverfirst party · highhttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/
Retrieved 2026-08-29 · Windows Server 2016 End of Support
- Microsoft Lifecycle — Windows Serverfirst party · highhttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/
Retrieved 2026-08-29 · Windows Server 2016 Extended Support
- Microsoft Lifecycle — Windows Serverfirst party · highhttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/
Retrieved 2026-08-29 · Windows Server 2016 Mainstream Support
Recent releases
- 20162016-10-15