Db2 product end-of-support dates

Db2 product has different end-of-support dates for various versions and editions of Db2 products.

Table 1. Db2 Distributed end of support (EOS) dates
Db2 Version	Product	Editions	End of Support (Base)	End of Support (Extended)	Withdrawal of Continuing Support
Db2 Version 11
11.5	Db2 v11.5 for Linux, Unix and Windows, and Db2 Connect	All editions	Not Yet Announced except Base Edition Base Edition:30 September 2025 Withdrawal Announcement 921-090	4 years after End of Support	Not Applicable
11.1	Db2 v11.1 for Linux, Unix and Windows, and Db2 Connect	All editions	30 April 2022 Withdrawal Announcement 920-049	30 April 2026**	30 April 2024
Db2 Version 10
10.5	Db2 v10.5 for Linux, Unix and Windows, and Db2 Connect	All editions	30 April 2020 Withdrawal Announcement 918-138	30 April 2025*	30 April 2024
10.1	Db2 v10.1 for Linux, Unix and Windows, and Db2 Connect	All editions	30 September 2017 Withdrawal Announcement 916-003	30 April 2025*	30 April 2024
Db2 Version 9
9.8	Db2 v9.8 for Linux, Unix and Windows, and Db2 Connect	Db2 pureScale Feature for Enterprise Server Edition	30 April 2016 Withdrawal Announcement 915-117	30 April 2025*	30 April 2024
9.7	Db2 v9.7 for Linux, Unix and Windows, and Db2 Connect	All editions	30 April 2016 Withdrawal Announcement 916-003	30 April 2025*	30 April 2024
Note: There is no support for older versions of Db2 on Linux, UNIX, and Windows operating systems. Extended Support for Db2 versions 9.7 to 10.5 covers only usage and known defect support until 30 April 2025. Extended Support for Db2 11.1 covers full defect support until 30 April 2025, and only usage and known defect support until 30 April 2026.

If you have purchased Db2 license from IBM, the End of Support (Base) column indicates the last date on which you are entitled to base support for your Db2 product (also known as the EOS date). You can extend the support period beyond the EOS date for a fee. To arrange a Db2 service extension, contact your local IBM® representative.

If you have purchased IBM software that bundles Db2 as a supporting Program, the End of Support (Base) column indicates the last date on which you are entitled to support for Db2 as part of that IBM software. Extended Support and Continuing Support are not provided. To continue receiving support for Db2 after the end of support date, upgrade the IBM software that bundles Db2 to the latest version of that software.

Support terms and conditions can differ for the use of Db2 with certain applications. Customers can check directly with their application vendor for the terms and duration of their support for Db2. For more information, see the IBM support page.

End of Support (Extended) column indicates the date on which IBM would end extended support for Db2 product. Extended Support covers support for Db2 versions 9.7 to 10.5 until 30 April 2025 to allow ample time to upgrade to supported version. After that date, Extended Support would follow the standard Support process for Db2 versions.

Continuing Support extends non-defect support for known issues for select versions past EOS date while customers prepare to upgrade. For details on the Continuing Support program see Db2 Continuing Support. IBM announced the end of the Continuing Support program effective 30 April 2024. Customers can purchase Extended Support, if applicable, or upgrade to a supported version.

For additional information about support policy statement for Db2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows Mod Packs, Fix Packs, Special Builds, and IBM Accelerated Value Program, see the IBM support page.