Windows Server 2019 will be retired on March 1, 2026

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On 1 March 2026, Windows Server 2019 will be retired. From now through 28 February 2026, you can continue to use Windows Server 2019 on Kubernetes version 1.32. Windows Server 2019 will not be supported on Kubernetes version 1.33 and above. Follow the detailed steps in our documentation to transition to Windows Server 2022 or any newly supported Windows Server version by that date. After 1 March 2026, Windows Server 2019 won't be supported.

Help and support

If you have questions, get answers from community experts in Microsoft Q&A. If you have a support plan and you need technical help, create a support request using the following steps:

Under Issue type, select Technical.

Under Subscription, select your subscription.

Under Service, select "Kubernetes Service (AKS)".

Select, your Kubernetes resource then select, Problem type to be "Deprecation and Retirement".

Under Problem subtype select Guidance regarding Windows Server retirement.

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