Get ready now: One year until Office 2016/2019 end of support

One year from today, on October 14, 2025, support will end for Office 2016 and Office 2019 suites, standalone applications, and servers (see the full list of impacted products below). After that date, Microsoft will no longer provide security fixes, bug fixes, or technical support for these products. Continuing to use software after end of support can leave your organization vulnerable to potential security threats, productivity losses, and compliance issues. Because migrations can take time, we recommend starting your upgrade from Office 2016 or Office 2019 to a supported version as soon as possible. Read on for recommended upgrade paths and resources to help you get started today.

Recommended path: Migrate to the cloud with Microsoft 365 E3

Our recommendation for customers seeking a comprehensive, AI-ready solution is to transition to the cloud with Microsoft 365 E3. Microsoft 365 E3 provides an end-to-end solution for securely harnessing the power of AI in your organization, including:

• Always up-to-date versions of familiar apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook to install on up to 5 PCs + 5 tablets + 5 phones per user
• Intelligent services like Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and Microsoft Loop to help keep employees connected and in sync
• Core security and information protection capabilities to help you safeguard your organization’s devices, applications, and sensitive data against threats
• Streamlined endpoint management to enable faster deployment and help your workforce stay secure and productive across devices
• Integrate generative AI seamlessly into core productivity workflows within Microsoft 365 Apps using Microsoft 365 Copilot (available as an add-on [1])

We know there is no “one-size-fits-all" approach for managing end of support – and we encourage you to explore our enterprise and small business offerings to find the right fit for your organization. As you do, keep in mind that only cloud suites (Microsoft 365 and Office 365) are eligible to be used with Microsoft 365 Copilot; on-premises versions of Office do not qualify.

Fallback for disconnected scenarios: Upgrade to Office LTSC 2024

For customers and devices that cannot – or cannot yet – move to the cloud, we recommend upgrading to the most recent supported on-premises version of Office, Office LTSC 2024. The Office Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) is designed for devices that can’t accept feature updates or connect to the Internet. Office LTSC 2024 was released earlier this month along with new on-premises versions of Project and Visio.

Prepare to make your move

As Office 2016 and Office 2019 approach end of support, Microsoft is committed to helping you prepare. Check out the events and resources below to get started today:

• Learn about other Microsoft products reaching end of support in 2025, and bookmark the Microsoft Lifecycle page to stay informed about future events
• Join us online for the session “Are you ready for Office 2016/2019 end of support?” at Microsoft Ignite
• Read the upgrade guidance for an overview of how to move from Office 2016 or Office 2019 to Microsoft 365 Apps.
• Consider engaging Microsoft FastTrack, a Microsoft support service, for moving to Microsoft 365 E3.

Visit our Office End of Support Tech Community for more information and resources about the end of support for Office. Or fill out this form to get in touch with sales and have a specialist demonstrate how Microsoft 365 can benefit your organization .

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Notes:

[1] Microsoft 365 Copilot may not be available for all markets and languages. To purchase, customers must have a qualifying Microsoft 365 plan for enterprise or business.