Support for Python-2.7; 3.8 and PowerShell- 7.1; 7.2 retirement date and replacement

Name: Support for Python-2.7; 3.8 and PowerShell- 7.1; 7.2 retires (Azure Automation)
Start: 2026-10-01
End: 2026-10-01

Azure Automation · Cloud service · retires Oct 1, 2026 (in 7 days)Unverified

Dates

Checked Sep 25, 2026 on Microsoft's page

Retires	Oct 1, 2026 (in 7 days)
Announced	Jul 10, 2026
Replacement	None named
Notice	Starting October 1, 2026, the specified runtime versions Python 2.7, Python 3.8, and PowerShell 7.1 & 7.2. will no longer be supported by Automation..
Source	azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates?id=567556

Date	Change	Source
Sep 25	Announced2026-10-01UnverifiedStarting October 1, 2026, the specified runtime versions Python 2.7, Python 3.8, and PowerShell 7.1 & 7.2. will no longer be supported by Automation..Source	Source