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Lifecycle guide

Business Central 28: release date, support end, what shipped

Support dates checked against the official Microsoft Lifecycle pages, last updated August 2026.

Business Central 28 (2026 release wave 1) was released on April 1, 2026. Under the Modern Policy, on-premises support ends on October 13, 2027, 18 months after release. As of August 2026 it is the current on-premises version.

Key dates and support lifecycle

Business Central 28 follows Microsoft's Modern Lifecycle Policy for on-premises deployments. The dates that matter:

  • Released April 1, 2026 as part of 2026 release wave 1.
  • Support ends October 13, 2027 for on-premises and hosted deployments.
  • BC 28 is 2026 release wave 1. Under the Modern Policy, each major version is supported for 18 months after release.
  • Currently supported: BC 28 is the current on-premises version, so it keeps receiving updates and security fixes until October 13, 2027.

What shipped in Business Central 28

The release focuses on AI agents and platform work. The highlights:

  • AI agents and Copilot Credits: the agent lineup in Business Central expands, and Copilot moves toward consumption billing with Copilot Credits.
  • E-invoicing country coverage: support for e-invoicing continues to extend to more countries.
  • Platform hardening: continued work on reliability and the underlying platform.

Should you still be on BC 28 in 2026?

Yes. BC 28 is the current on-premises version and is supported until October 13, 2027, so there is no deadline pressure today. If you run on-premises, plan the move to BC 29 (expected October 2026) as part of your normal update cycle, and consider whether Business Central online fits your setup: being on a current version is also what opens up modern tooling such as an AI agent for Business Central or AP automation built for BC online.

Frequently asked questions

When does Business Central 28 support end?

Support for Business Central 28 (2026 release wave 1) ends on October 13, 2027. This applies to on-premises and hosted deployments; Business Central online is updated continuously and has no end-of-support date.

Is Business Central 28 still supported?

Yes. As of August 2026, BC 28 is the current on-premises version. It was released on April 1, 2026 and remains supported until October 13, 2027 under the Modern Policy.

What comes after Business Central 28?

Business Central 29 (2026 release wave 2) is expected in October 2026, with support expected to end around April 2028. Under the Modern Policy, upgrading means moving to the next major version within its 18-month window; Business Central online tenants are updated automatically.

Does the BC 28 support deadline affect Business Central online?

No. Business Central online is continuously updated and always runs the current version, so end-of-support dates do not apply to it. The October 13, 2027 date concerns on-premises and hosted deployments of BC 28.

For the full lifecycle picture, see all Business Central versions, or check the BC deadlines calendar for what expires next.

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