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Windows Nano Server End of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Timeline

Complete end-of-life dates, support windows, and security status for all Windows Nano Server versions. Data sourced from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation. Updated at every deploy.

Windows Nano Server 10.0.17763 is actively supported. Next EOL: version 2019 on January 9, 2029.
Latest Active
10.0.17763
2019 series
Next EOL
2019
Jan 9, 2029
Active Versions
3
of 11 total
EOL Versions
8
no longer patched
Release Cycle Timeline
EOL   Warning   Active   Today
Release cycle timeline 2017201820192020202120222023202420252026202720282029203020312032203320341607170918031809201919031909200420h220222025TODAY
All Versions
VersionLatest ReleaseRelease DateEOL DateDaysStatus
1607 10.0.14393 Oct 15, 2016 Sep 10, 2018 2798 days past EOL EOL
1709 10.0.16299 Oct 17, 2017 Apr 9, 2019 2587 days past EOL EOL
1803 10.0.17134 Apr 30, 2018 Nov 12, 2019 2370 days past EOL EOL
2019 LTS 10.0.17763 Nov 13, 2018 Jan 9, 2029 976 days remaining Active
1809 10.0.17763 Nov 13, 2018 Nov 10, 2020 2006 days past EOL EOL
1903 10.0.18362 May 21, 2019 Dec 8, 2020 1978 days past EOL EOL
1909 10.0.18363 Nov 12, 2019 May 11, 2021 1824 days past EOL EOL
2004 10.0.19041 May 27, 2020 Dec 14, 2021 1607 days past EOL EOL
20h2 10.0.19042 Oct 20, 2020 Aug 9, 2022 1369 days past EOL EOL
2022 LTS 10.0.20348 Aug 18, 2021 Oct 14, 2031 1984 days remaining Active
2025 LTS 10.0.26100 Nov 1, 2024 Oct 10, 2034 3076 days remaining Active

What does Windows Nano Server end of life mean for your organization?

When a Windows Nano Server version reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches. Vulnerabilities discovered after this date are publicly disclosed on the National Vulnerability Database, exploit code appears on GitHub, and your systems remain permanently exposed.

The CVE blind spot: Most vulnerability scanners check for known CVEs but do not flag the accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software. With a zero-day, nobody knows about the vulnerability. With EOL software, the vulnerability is public — listed, rated, and often weaponized — but no patch will ever exist. This is the most dangerous gap in enterprise security posture.

Organizations running EOL Windows Nano Server should treat it as a vulnerability class in their risk register, apply compensating controls (network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, access restriction), and prioritize migration to a supported version.

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the end-of-life date for Windows Nano Server?
The next Windows Nano Server version reaching EOL is 2019 on January 9, 2029. See the full table above for all version EOL dates.
What is the latest supported version of Windows Nano Server?
The latest active version of Windows Nano Server is 10.0.17763. Always verify against the table above as support windows can change.
What happens when Windows Nano Server reaches end of life?
When Windows Nano Server reaches end of life, the vendor stops issuing security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate indefinitely with no patch path — creating an ever-growing attack surface that most vulnerability scanners do not flag.
How do I check if I'm running an EOL version of Windows Nano Server?
Check your current version against the table above. If your version's EOL date has passed, you are running unsupported software. You can also use the endoflife.ai Stack Scanner to check your entire dependency file at once.
Is there extended support available for EOL Windows Nano Server versions?
Some vendors offer extended support for EOL software. Contact the original vendor or check with enterprise support providers for options.

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