SQL Server 2025

SQL Server 2025 follows the Fixed Lifecycle Policy.

This applies to the following editions: on Linux (all editions), on Windows (all editions)

Support dates are shown in the Pacific Time Zone (PT) - Redmond, WA, USA.

Support Dates

Listing Start Date Mainstream End Date Extended End Date
SQL Server 2025 11/18/2025 8:00:00 AM 1/7/2031 6:59:59 AM 1/7/2036 6:59:59 AM

Note

Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and Microsoft Purview can be used with Microsoft cloud-connected features of SQL Server 2025. They are governed by their respective Lifecycle Policies.

Editions

  • on Linux (all editions)
  • on Windows (all editions)