Office 2024 end of support is 9 October 2029. Microsoft's lifecycle pages give the same date for consumer Office 2024 (Home, Home & Business), Office LTSC 2024 (Standard and Professional Plus), and Project 2024 and Visio 2024. That gives Office 2024 about five years of security updates from its October 2024 launch, and roughly three years from November 2026.
| Office version | Lifecycle policy | End of support | Status in November 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office 2024 (Home, Home & Business, Windows and Mac) | Modern | 9 October 2029 | Supported |
| Office LTSC 2024 (Standard, Professional Plus) | Fixed, mainstream only | 9 October 2029 | Supported |
| Project 2024, Visio 2024 | Fixed / Modern | 9 October 2029 | Supported |
| Office 2021 and Office LTSC 2021 | Modern / Fixed | 13 October 2026 | Ended |
| Office 2019 | Fixed | 14 October 2025 | Ended |
| Microsoft 365 Apps | Modern | No fixed end date while kept updated | Supported |
Dates come from Microsoft's products reaching end of support in 2029 list and the individual lifecycle pages.
When does Office 2024 support end?
Office 2024 support ends on 9 October 2029. On that date Microsoft stops releasing security fixes, bug fixes and technical support for Office 2024 and Office LTSC 2024 on both Windows and Mac. The apps will keep opening and working after that date, but they will no longer be patched against newly discovered vulnerabilities.
Microsoft's Office LTSC 2024 lifecycle page lists a start date of 18 September 2024 and a mainstream end date of 9 October 2029 (shown in Pacific Time, which is why some tools display 10 October). There is no extended support row.
The consumer editions follow the same date under a different policy. Microsoft's 2029 list records Word 2024, Excel 2024, Outlook 2024, Access 2024, Office 2024, Project 2024 and Visio 2024 as retiring on 9 October 2029.
Why does Office 2024 get only five years of support?
Office 2024 gets five years because Microsoft dropped extended support for perpetual Office releases. Office 2016 had five years of mainstream support plus five of extended support, while Office LTSC 2021 and LTSC 2024 each get five years of mainstream support only. Microsoft's Office LTSC 2024 overview states there is no extended support.
In practice, that makes every new perpetual Office release a five-year purchase for security purposes. Buying early in the cycle gives you the most supported time; buying late gives you less.
Cause and effect: because the support window starts at launch rather than at your purchase date, a copy of Office 2024 bought in November 2026 has roughly 35 months of security updates left. A copy of Office 2021 bought on the same day has none, since its support ended on 13 October 2026.
Is Office 2024 still a good buy in late 2026?
Yes, for most people who want a one-time purchase. Office 2024 is the newest perpetual Office release, it is supported until 9 October 2029, and it is the only perpetual version still receiving security updates now that Office 2021 support has ended. Around three years of patches remain, which suits users who upgrade with each new PC.
The calculation changes if you need to stay fully supported for longer than three years without buying again. In that case a Microsoft 365 subscription, which has no fixed end date while you keep it updated, is the only Microsoft option. Our Office 2024 vs Microsoft 365 five-year cost comparison works through both routes.
If you are moving from an older version, the Office 2024 vs Office 2021 comparison lists what changes, including dynamic charts, new text and array functions in Excel, and improved Outlook search.
Will Office 2024 get new features before 2029?
No. Office 2024 and Office LTSC 2024 receive security and quality updates only; Microsoft describes them as locked in time, so new features released to Microsoft 365 Apps, including Copilot, are not added to them. The feature set you install on day one is the feature set you keep until end of support.
This is a deliberate trade-off rather than a limitation. Organisations that need a stable, unchanging interface for compliance, training or specialised add-ins choose LTSC precisely because nothing moves during those five years.
If AI features matter to you, note that Copilot in Word, Excel and PowerPoint requires a Microsoft 365 subscription; Office 2024 does not include it and will not gain it through updates.
Does Office 2024 work on Windows 10?
Office 2024 installs and runs on Windows 10, but Microsoft no longer supports that combination. Windows 10 reached end of support on 14 October 2025, and Microsoft's Office configuration matrix shows Office LTSC 2024 support on Windows 10 ending at the same time. On Windows 11, Office 2024 is supported until 9 October 2029.
Consumer Windows 10 PCs can receive extended security updates until 12 October 2027 through Microsoft's consumer ESU programme, but that covers Windows itself, not Office support on Windows 10. Our guide to Windows 10 end of support explains the options.
What we commonly see: buyers pair a new Office 2024 licence with an ageing Windows 10 PC and assume both are covered until 2029. Only the Office half of that assumption is true, and only on Windows 11, so plan the Windows upgrade alongside the Office purchase.
Can Office 2024 connect to Microsoft 365 services until 2029?
Yes. Microsoft supports Office LTSC 2024 connecting to Microsoft 365 services such as Exchange Online, SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business until 9 October 2029. Office LTSC 2021 lost supported connectivity on 13 October 2026, and Office 2019 and 2016 lost it on 10 October 2023.
Microsoft's Office versions and connectivity to Microsoft 365 services page adds that older versions "might still be able to connect", but that the connection is not supported or tested against service changes. The same 2029 date applies to Project 2024 and Visio 2024.
For a small business that uses Exchange Online mailboxes with perpetual Office, this is the date that matters most. Outlook connectivity, rather than security patching, is usually what forces the upgrade.
What happens to Office 2024 after 9 October 2029?
After 9 October 2029, Office 2024 keeps working and stays activated, but Microsoft stops issuing security updates, bug fixes and support. Your licence does not expire and documents stay readable. The risk grows over time: unpatched Office apps become a target for malicious documents, and Microsoft 365 services may stop working reliably with them.
The pattern from earlier versions is predictable. After Office 2019 ended, it continued to open files normally, but organisations using it with Exchange Online lost supported connectivity and had to plan replacements.
Advanced nuance: "Retirement" under the Modern Lifecycle Policy and "end of support" under the Fixed Policy mean the same practical outcome for a desktop app: no more fixes. The different wording reflects the policy type, not a difference in what users receive.
What will replace Office 2024?
Microsoft has not announced a successor to Office 2024 as of November 2026. When Office LTSC 2024 was announced in 2024, Microsoft said it was committed to another LTSC release in the future, but it has published no name, preview date or release date for it. Until it does, Office 2024 is the newest perpetual version.
Past releases followed a roughly three-year rhythm (2019, 2021, 2024), but Microsoft has not confirmed that pattern will continue. Our explainer on whether there is an Office 2025 covers the naming question in more detail.
If you are on Office 2021 today, our guide to Office 2021 end of support sets out the realistic options. For a single Windows PC, Office 2024 Professional Plus is the most direct replacement; see the current price on the product page.
Frequently asked questions
Is Office 2024 a lifetime licence?
Office 2024 is a perpetual licence: you pay once and can keep using it on the licensed device without a subscription. That is different from lifetime support. Security updates stop on 9 October 2029, after which the software still works but is no longer patched, so most people treat it as a five-year product.
Does Office Home & Business 2024 have the same end date as Professional Plus?
Yes. Office Home 2024, Office Home & Business 2024, Office LTSC Standard 2024 and Office LTSC Professional Plus 2024 all reach end of support on 9 October 2029, on Windows and Mac. Consumer and LTSC editions sit under different lifecycle policies, but Microsoft aligned their dates.
Does Office 2024 for Mac follow the same support date?
Yes. Office 2024 for Mac and Office LTSC for Mac 2024 go out of support on 9 October 2029. On a Mac there is an extra condition: Microsoft supports Office on the three most recent versions of macOS, so an older Mac may lose support earlier if it cannot install newer macOS releases.
Should I wait for the next Office version instead of buying Office 2024?
Waiting only makes sense if you already have supported software. Microsoft has not announced the next perpetual Office release or a date for it, so there is nothing concrete to wait for. If you are on Office 2021 or older, running unsupported software while you wait carries more risk than buying Office 2024 now.
Can I extend Office 2024 support beyond 2029?
No. Microsoft offers no extended support or paid extended security updates for Office 2024 or Office LTSC 2024. After 9 October 2029, the only way to stay on supported Office is to move to a newer perpetual release, if Microsoft publishes one, or to a Microsoft 365 subscription.
Related guides
- Office 2021 end of support: your five options now
- Is Office 2021 still safe to use after end of support?
- Microsoft Office versions compared: 2016, 2019, 2021 and 2024
- Office 2019 end of support: upgrade options
Links in this guide
| Link | Type | Why it helps |
|---|---|---|
| Products reaching end of support in 2029 | External | Official 9 October 2029 dates for Office, Project and Visio 2024 |
| Office LTSC 2024 lifecycle | External | Start and end dates, fixed policy |
| Office LTSC 2024 overview | External | Confirms no extended support and no new features |
| Office connectivity to Microsoft 365 | External | Supported connection dates by version |
| Office 2024 vs Microsoft 365 cost | Internal | Five-year cost of each route |
| Office 2024 vs Office 2021 | Internal | What is new in Office 2024 |
| Windows 10 end of support | Internal | Options for Windows 10 PCs |
| Is there an Office 2025? | Internal | Latest Office version naming |
| Office 2021 end of support | Internal | Options for Office 2021 users |
| Office 2024 Professional Plus | Internal | Supported perpetual Office for Windows |