Sharepoint 2016 · Version Status
Sharepoint 2016 End of Life Date
Sharepoint 2016 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Sharepoint 2016 reaches end of life on July 14, 2026. Plan your migration now — 66 days remaining.
EOL Date
Jul 14, 2026
66 days remaining
Latest Release
16.0.5548.1003
Standard release
Release Date
May 1, 2016
Sharepoint 2016 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 2007 |
12.0.6690.5000 |
Oct 10, 2017 |
EOL |
| 2010 |
14.0.7268.5000 |
Apr 13, 2021 |
EOL |
| 2013 |
15.0.5545.1000 |
Apr 11, 2023 |
EOL |
| → 2016 |
16.0.5548.1003 |
Jul 14, 2026 |
Warning |
| 2019 |
16.0.10417.20114 |
Jul 14, 2026 |
Warning |
| subscription |
16.0.19725.20210 |
EOL |
Active |
What does Sharepoint 2016 end of life mean?
When Sharepoint 2016 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches for this version. CVEs discovered after the EOL date are publicly disclosed on the National Vulnerability Database with no patch available. Exploit code frequently appears on GitHub within days of disclosure.
The CVE blind spot: Most vulnerability scanners check for known CVEs but do not flag the ongoing accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software versions. Running Sharepoint 2016 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Sharepoint subscription or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Sharepoint 2016 reach end of life?
Sharepoint 2016 reached end of life on July 14, 2026. That is 66 days remaining.
Is Sharepoint 2016 still supported?
Sharepoint 2016 is still supported but approaching end of life on July 14, 2026. Begin planning your migration now.
What should I upgrade to from Sharepoint 2016?
The recommended upgrade from Sharepoint 2016 is
Sharepoint subscription — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Sharepoint full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Sharepoint 2016 past EOL?
When Sharepoint 2016 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate with no remediation path. Most vulnerability scanners do not flag this — it is the CVE blind spot. Organizations running EOL Sharepoint should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.