Windows 11 release information
Windows 11 will have an annual feature update cadence. Windows 11 feature updates will release in the second half of the calendar year and will come with 24 months of support for Home, Pro, Pro for Workstations, and Pro Education editions; 36 months of support for Enterprise and Education editions.
We recommend that you begin deployment of each feature update promptly to gain access to new features, experiences, and integrated security as soon as possible.
For monthly security updates, Windows 11 uses the familiar Windows cumulative update process, also referred to as a "B" release, Patch Tuesday, or Update Tuesday. These monthly releases will continue to contain all previous updates to keep devices protected and productive.
For information about servicing timelines, see the Windows lifecycle FAQ.
Windows 11 current versions
(All dates are listed in ISO 8601 format: YYYY-MM-DD)
Servicing channels
| Version | Servicing option | Availability date | Latest revision date | Latest build | End of servicing: Home, Pro, Pro Education and Pro for Workstations | End of servicing: Enterprise, Education and IoT Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22H2 | General Availability Channel | 2022-09-20 | 2023-03-14 | 22621.1413 | 2024-10-08 | 2025-10-14 |
| 21H2 | General Availability Channel | 2021-10-04 | 2023-03-14 | 22000.1696 | 2023-10-10 | 2024-10-08 |
Windows 11 release history
Learn more about the contents of Windows 11 updates at Windows 11 Update History.
Version 22H2 (OS build 22621)
| Servicing option | Availability date | Build | KB article |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Availability Channel | 2023-03-14 | 22621.1413 | KB5023706 |
| General Availability Channel | 2023-02-28 | 22621.1344 | KB5022913 |
| General Availability Channel | 2023-02-14 | 22621.1265 | KB5022845 |
| General Availability Channel | 2023-01-26 | 22621.1194 | KB5022360 |
| General Availability Channel | 2023-01-10 | 22621.1105 | KB5022303 |
| General Availability Channel | 2022-12-13 | 22621.963 | KB5021255 |
| General Availability Channel | 2022-11-29 | 22621.900 | KB5020044 |
| General Availability Channel | 2022-11-08 | 22621.819 | KB5019980 |
| General Availability Channel | 2022-10-25 | 22621.755 | KB5018496 |
| General Availability Channel | 2022-10-18 | 22621.675 | KB5019509 |
| General Availability Channel | 2022-10-11 | 22621.674 | KB5018427 |
| General Availability Channel | 2022-09-30 | 22621.608 | KB5017389 |
| General Availability Channel | 2022-09-27 | 22621.525 | KB5019311 |
| General Availability Channel | 2022-09-20 | 22621.521 |
Version 21H2 (OS build 22000)
Windows 11 will be offered as a free upgrade to eligible Windows 10 devices using a phased and measured approach with a focus on quality. Organizations can choose when and how to upgrade the devices they manage. For more details, see the How to get Windows 11.
| Servicing option | Availability date | Build | KB article |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Availability Channel | 2023-03-14 | 22000.1696 | KB5023698 |
| General Availability Channel | 2023-02-21 | 22000.1641 | KB5022905 |
| General Availability Channel | 2023-02-14 | 22000.1574 | KB5022836 |
| General Availability Channel | 2023-01-19 | 22000.1516 | KB5019274 |
| General Availability Channel | 2023-01-10 | 22000.1455 | KB5022287 |
| General Availability Channel | 2022-12-13 | 22000.1335 | KB5021234 |
| General Availability Channel | 2022-11-15 | 22000.1281 | KB5019157 |
| General Availability Channel | 2022-11-08 | 22000.1219 | KB5019961 |
| General Availability Channel | 2022-10-25 | 22000.1165 | KB5018483 |
| General Availability Channel | 2022-10-17 | 22000.1100 | KB5020387 |
| General Availability Channel | 2022-10-11 | 22000.1098 | KB5018418 |
| General Availability Channel | 2022-09-20 | 22000.1042 | KB5017383 |
| General Availability Channel | 2022-09-13 | 22000.978 | KB5017328 |
| General Availability Channel | 2022-08-25 | 22000.918 | KB5016691 |
| General Availability Channel | 2022-08-09 | 22000.856 | KB5016629 |
| General Availability Channel | 2022-07-21 | 22000.832 | KB5015882 |
| General Availability Channel | 2022-07-12 | 22000.795 | KB5015814 |
| General Availability Channel | 2022-06-23 | 22000.778 | KB5014668 |
| General Availability Channel | 2022-06-20 | 22000.740 | KB5016138 |
| General Availability Channel | 2022-06-14 | 22000.739 | KB5014697 |
| General Availability Channel | 2022-05-24 | 22000.708 | KB5014019 |
| General Availability Channel | 2022-05-10 | 22000.675 | KB5013943 |
| General Availability Channel | 2022-04-25 | 22000.652 | KB5012643 |
| General Availability Channel | 2022-04-12 | 22000.613 | KB5012592 |
| General Availability Channel | 2022-03-28 | 22000.593 | KB5011563 |
| General Availability Channel | 2022-03-08 | 22000.556 | KB5011493 |
| General Availability Channel | 2022-02-15 | 22000.527 | KB5010414 |
| General Availability Channel | 2022-02-08 | 22000.493 | KB5010386 |
| General Availability Channel | 2022-01-25 | 22000.469 | KB5008353 |
| General Availability Channel | 2022-01-17 | 22000.438 | KB5010795 |
| General Availability Channel | 2022-01-11 | 22000.434 | KB5009566 |
| General Availability Channel | 2021-12-14 | 22000.376 | KB5008215 |
| General Availability Channel | 2021-11-22 | 22000.348 | KB5007262 |
| General Availability Channel | 2021-11-09 | 22000.318 | KB5007215 |
| General Availability Channel | 2021-10-21 | 22000.282 | KB5006746 |
| General Availability Channel | 2021-10-12 | 22000.258 | KB5006674 |
| General Availability Channel | 2021-10-04 | 22000.194 |