Azure Kubernetes Service support for Ubuntu 22.04 retirement date and replacement

Name: Azure Kubernetes Service support for Ubuntu 22.04 retires (Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS))
Start: 2027-06-30
End: 2027-06-30

Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) · Cloud service · retires Jun 30, 2027 (in 9 months)Unverified

Dates

Checked Sep 25, 2026 on Microsoft's page

Retires	Jun 30, 2027 (in 9 months)
Announced	Apr 16, 2026
Replacement	None named
Notice	On June 30, 2027, we'll retire Ubuntu 22.04 on Azure Kubernetes Service.
Source	azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates?id=557928

Date	Change	Source
Sep 25	Announced2027-06-30UnverifiedOn June 30, 2027, we'll retire Ubuntu 22.04 on Azure Kubernetes Service.Source	Source