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Dynamics GP end of life: Microsoft support dates by version

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MS Dynamics Guys tracks Dynamics GP end of life by version. Product support ends on December 31, 2029. Security updates end on April 30, 2031.

Dynamics GP end of life: Microsoft support dates by version

9 listed versions. All rows are available without JavaScript.

Listed support dates. Source: MS Dynamics Guys End-of-Support Tracker (msdynamicsguys.com). Sources checked October 10, 2026.
Product and versionPolicyStartMainstream support endsExtended support or product endStatusDays leftSources
Dynamics GP 2013FixedMarch 12, 2013April 10, 2018April 11, 2023EndedEnded on April 11, 2023
Official sourceDynamics GP 2013 - Microsoft Lifecycle; Understand the Lifecycle Policies - Dynamics GP The Microsoft GP lifecycle policy page says April 4, 2018 for the end of mainstream support. The tracker shows the Microsoft Lifecycle date.
Dynamics GP 2013 R2FixedAugust 21, 2014April 10, 2018April 11, 2023EndedEnded on April 11, 2023
Official sourceDynamics GP 2013 R2 - Microsoft Lifecycle
Dynamics GP 2015FixedFebruary 18, 2015April 14, 2020April 8, 2025EndedEnded on April 8, 2025
Official sourceDynamics GP 2015 - Microsoft Lifecycle
Dynamics GP 2015 R2FixedAugust 30, 2015April 14, 2020April 8, 2025EndedEnded on April 8, 2025
Official sourceDynamics GP 2015 R2 - Microsoft Lifecycle
Dynamics GP 2016FixedMay 1, 2016July 13, 2021July 14, 2026EndedEnded on July 14, 2026
Official sourceDynamics GP 2016 - Microsoft Lifecycle; Ending Support in 2026
Dynamics GP 2016 R2FixedDecember 1, 2016July 13, 2021July 14, 2026EndedEnded on July 14, 2026
Official sourceDynamics GP 2016 R2 - Microsoft Lifecycle; Ending Support in 2026
Dynamics GP 2018FixedDecember 1, 2017January 10, 2023January 11, 2028Extended support456 days left
Official sourceDynamics GP 2018 - Microsoft Lifecycle; Understand the Lifecycle Policies - Dynamics GP A tax update or hotfix moves GP 2018 to version 18.5 or later, which follows the Modern policy.
Dynamics GP 2018 R2FixedOctober 2, 2018January 10, 2023January 11, 2028Extended support456 days left
Official sourceDynamics GP 2018 R2 - Microsoft Lifecycle; Understand the Lifecycle Policies - Dynamics GP
Dynamics GP, version 18.x (Modern policy)ModernOctober 7, 2019Not applicableDecember 31, 2029Supported1176 days left
Official sourceDynamics GP (Modern Policy) - Microsoft Lifecycle; Announcing End of Support for Dynamics GP; Explore migration options for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Microsoft Dynamics SL customers

Next support dates

  1. Dynamics GP 2018: extended support: January 11, 2028 456 days left
  2. Dynamics GP 2018 R2: extended support: January 11, 2028 456 days left
  3. Dynamics GP, version 18.x (Modern policy): Retirement: December 31, 2029 1176 days left
  4. Microsoft stops product updates, tax updates, service packs and technical support for Dynamics GP.: December 31, 2029 1176 days left
  5. Dynamics GP Service Plan coverage and subscription renewals end. Additional perpetual users can no longer be added. Hosting under the Services Provider License Agreement (SPLA) is expected to end.: April 30, 2031 1661 days left
  6. Microsoft stops security updates for Dynamics GP.: April 30, 2031 1661 days left

Calendar dates, not exact cutoff times. Product support and licensing milestones are separate entries.

Product and licensing milestones

Product and licensing milestones. Source: MS Dynamics Guys End-of-Support Tracker (msdynamicsguys.com).
DateMilestoneOfficial source
September 25, 2024Microsoft announces the end of support for Dynamics GP.Announcing End of Support for Dynamics GP
April 1, 2025New customers can no longer buy Dynamics GP perpetual licenses.Microsoft Announces End Dates for Subscription and SPLA for Dynamics GP and SL
April 1, 2026New-customer Dynamics GP subscription sales cutoff. Microsoft uses April 1 as the sales boundary. Confirm transaction eligibility with the licensing provider.Explore migration options for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Microsoft Dynamics SL customers; Simplifying licensing across our SMB ERP solutions
December 31, 2029Microsoft stops product updates, tax updates, service packs and technical support for Dynamics GP. Microsoft moved this date from September 30, 2029 on January 15, 2025, so that the 2029 year-end tax update is included.Announcing End of Support for Dynamics GP; Explore migration options for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Microsoft Dynamics SL customers
April 30, 2031Microsoft stops security updates for Dynamics GP.Announcing End of Support for Dynamics GP; Explore migration options for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Microsoft Dynamics SL customers
April 30, 2031Dynamics GP Service Plan coverage and subscription renewals end. Additional perpetual users can no longer be added. Hosting under the Services Provider License Agreement (SPLA) is expected to end.Explore migration options for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Microsoft Dynamics SL customers

What is Microsoft Dynamics GP?

Microsoft Dynamics GP, formerly Great Plains, is an on-premises enterprise resource planning (ERP) product for finance and business operations.

Great Plains is the former product name. A fixed-policy GP release and an updated modern-policy installation can have different support dates.

Successors and migration paths

Successors and version-specific migration prerequisites. Source: MS Dynamics Guys End-of-Support Tracker (msdynamicsguys.com).
ProductSuccessorPath boundaryMicrosoft documentation
Dynamics GPMicrosoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (online)Microsoft's cloud migration tool moves data from Dynamics GP 2015 or later to Business Central online. The GP database must run on SQL Server 2016 SP1 or later at compatibility level 130 or higher.Cloud Migration Prerequisites for Dynamics GP

The product path is not a project plan. See Microsoft Dynamics 365 migration and upgrade planning for scope, rehearsals and ownership.

Why source dates can differ

Verified source differences, checked October 10, 2026. Source: MS Dynamics Guys End-of-Support Tracker (msdynamicsguys.com).
TopicTracker treatmentSource contextSources
Dynamics GP product supportMicrosoft revised product support to December 31, 2029 in its January 15, 2025 announcement update.The announcement records the superseded September 30, 2029 date. The security-patch deadline did not change.Announcing End of Support for Dynamics GP
Dynamics GP 2013 mainstream supportThe reconciled product record gives April 10, 2018.Microsoft's GP policy overview says April 4, 2018. The tracker follows the product record.Dynamics GP 2013 - Microsoft Lifecycle; Understand the Lifecycle Policies - Dynamics GP

Microsoft source fields can display differently by browser timezone. See the tracker source-date notes for the verified display conflict and calendar-date treatment.

Questions about dynamics gp end of life

When is Dynamics GP end of life?

Dynamics GP product updates and technical support end on December 31, 2029. Security updates end on April 30, 2031. MS Dynamics Guys shows these separate phases in the tracker.

Is Microsoft Dynamics GP the same as Great Plains?

Great Plains is the former name of Microsoft Dynamics GP. GP is an on-premises enterprise resource planning product for finance and business operations.

When does Dynamics GP 2018 support end?

Fixed-policy GP 2018 extended support ends on January 11, 2028. Compatible tax releases or hotfixes can move an installation to the Modern policy. Check the installed version before selecting a deadline.

Can new customers still buy Dynamics GP?

Microsoft lists April 1, 2026 as the new-customer subscription sales cutoff. Confirm the cutoff boundary and existing-customer licensing with your provider. The milestones below link to the relevant Microsoft announcements.

What replaces Dynamics GP?

Microsoft identifies Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central online as the migration destination. Data, customizations and add-on products need separate scope checks. A migration is not a license-only replacement.

Where do these Dynamics GP dates come from?

MS Dynamics Guys compiled the listed dates from Microsoft Lifecycle and Microsoft announcements. Each version has a source link and checked date. The calendar is a planning aid, not a support contract.

How MS Dynamics Guys checked these dates

MS Dynamics Guys checked Microsoft's GP product records and support announcements on October 10, 2026. The version table separates fixed-policy releases from the Modern policy.

Reviewed by Paul Francis. See the tracker method and Pacific countdown rules for the evidence labels and review boundaries.

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MS Dynamics Guys. (2026). Microsoft Dynamics End-of-Support Tracker [Data set]. https://msdynamicsguys.com/lifecycle/dynamics-gp/ Checked October 10, 2026.

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