Visual Studio 2026 follows the Modern Lifecycle Policy.
This applies to the following editions: Enterprise, Professional, Community, Build Tools, Team Explorer
Support dates are shown in the Pacific Time Zone (PT) - Redmond, WA, USA.
Support Dates
| Listing | Start Date | Retirement Date |
|---|---|---|
| Visual Studio 2026 | 11/11/2025 8:00:00 AM | 11/10/2027 6:59:59 AM |
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Note
During Extended Support, only security updates are provided. Visual Studio Community and Visual Studio Team Explorer editions do not offer Extended Support.
Editions
- Build Tools
- Community
- Enterprise
- Professional
- Team Explorer
- Remote Tools