Microsoft is set to retire nearly 70 products and services throughout 2026, emphasizing a major shift towards cloud services like Microsoft 365 and Azure, while legacy systems face strict end-of-support deadlines. The retirement includes significant products such as Windows 11 24H2 and Office 2021, with support cutoffs scheduled for March, April, July, October, and November. Enterprises are encouraged to migrate their systems before support ends, particularly with July 14 and October 13 marking critical deadlines for various services. As Microsoft consolidates its offerings, the cost of migration and the urgency for upgrading to newer platforms becomes increasingly relevant for IT teams managing aging infrastructure

Microsoft's 2026 Product Sunset: Your End-of-Support Timeline

Microsoft has confirmed it will retire nearly 70 products and services throughout 2026, marking the most aggressive end-of-support push in recent memory. From Windows 11 24H2 and Office 2021 to legacy SQL Server and on-prem Dynamics suites, the cutoff dates are already locked in. The company is doubling down on Microsoft 365 and Azure, leaving perpetual licenses and legacy infrastructure with a strict expiration date. Keep your infrastructure team on the clock and map your migrations to July and October deadlines before the support taps run dry.

Microsoft's 2026 Product Sunset: Your End-of-Support Timeline @ NT Compatible