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OneDrive, Power Automate, Project, Project Online, SharePoint
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Summary:
SharePoint 2013 workflows will retire on April 2, 2026, ceasing all functionality. New tenants lost access from April 2, 2024. Organizations must migrate to Power Automate or other solutions, notify users, and prepare support. No extensions will be offered beyond the retirement date.
Details:
Updated March 2, 2026: This update serves as a final reminder that SharePoint 2013 workflow will retire and stop working 1 month from now (April 2, 2026).
Since the release of SharePoint workflows, Microsoft has evolved workflow orchestration to not only encompass SharePoint, but all the productivity services you use with Microsoft 365 and beyond. With the continued investment in Power Automate as the universal solution to workflow, Microsoft is retiring SharePoint 2013 workflows.
[When this will happen:]
Starting April 2nd, 2024, SharePoint 2013 workflows will be turned off for any newly created tenants.
Starting April 2nd, 2026, Microsoft will remove the ability to run, or create and execute SharePoint 2013 workflows for existing tenants.
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2023-04-18
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2026-03-03
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Microsoft has announced that SharePoint 2013 workflows will stop functioning on April 2, 2026, and recommends transitioning to Power Automate for enhanced capabilities and integration with Microsoft 365 services.
Direct effects for Operations**
Workflow Functionality Loss
SharePoint 2013 workflows will cease to function, impacting any processes reliant on these workflows.
- roles: Workflow Developers, Site Owners
- references: https://aka.ms/sp-workflows-2013support
User Training Requirements
Users will require updated training on Power Automate, leading to potential confusion and decreased productivity if not prepared.
- roles: End Users, Training Coordinators
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/sharepoint/dev/business-apps/power-automate/guidance/migrate-from-classic-workflows-to-power-automate-flows
Increased Support Requests
Help desk may experience a surge in support requests from users facing issues due to the retirement of workflows, impacting response times.
- roles: Help Desk Staff, IT Support Managers
- references: https://pnp.github.io/pnpassessment/index.html
Migration Challenges
Organizations may face challenges in migrating existing workflows to Power Automate, leading to potential downtime and operational disruptions.
- roles: IT Administrators, Project Managers
- references: https://powerautomate.microsoft.com/
Loss of Automation
Automated processes that rely on SharePoint 2013 workflows will be disrupted, affecting business operations and efficiency.
- roles: Business Analysts, Operations Managers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/sharepoint/dev/business-apps/power-automate/guidance/migrate-from-classic-workflows-to-power-automate-flows
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2026-03-03 | MC Messages | Updated February 2, 2026: This update serves as a reminder that SharePoint 2013 workflow will retire and stop working in 2 months from now (April 2, 2026).
Since the release of SharePoint workflows, Microsoft has evolved workflow orchestration to not only encompass SharePoint, but all the productivity services you use with Microsoft 365 and beyond. With the continued investment in Power Automate as the universal solution to workflow, Microsoft is retiring SharePoint 2013 workflows. [When this will happen:] Starting April 2nd, 2024, SharePoint 2013 workflows will be turned off for any newly created tenants. Starting April 2nd, 2026, Microsoft will remove the ability to run, or create and execute SharePoint 2013 workflows for existing tenants. | Updated March 2, 2026: This update serves as a final reminder that SharePoint 2013 workflow will retire and stop working 1 month from now (April 2, 2026).
Since the release of SharePoint workflows, Microsoft has evolved workflow orchestration to not only encompass SharePoint, but all the productivity services you use with Microsoft 365 and beyond. With the continued investment in Power Automate as the universal solution to workflow, Microsoft is retiring SharePoint 2013 workflows. [When this will happen:] Starting April 2nd, 2024, SharePoint 2013 workflows will be turned off for any newly created tenants. Starting April 2nd, 2026, Microsoft will remove the ability to run, or create and execute SharePoint 2013 workflows for existing tenants. |
| 2026-03-03 | MC Last Updated | 02/02/2026 17:09:15 | 2026-03-02T19:09:11Z |
| 2026-03-03 | MC Summary | SharePoint 2013 workflows will be disabled for new tenants starting April 2, 2024, and fully retired for all tenants on April 2, 2026. Organizations must migrate to Power Automate or other solutions, notify users, and prepare support teams accordingly. No extensions will be offered beyond this date. | SharePoint 2013 workflows will retire on April 2, 2026, ceasing all functionality. New tenants lost access from April 2, 2024. Organizations must migrate to Power Automate or other solutions, notify users, and prepare support. No extensions will be offered beyond the retirement date. |
| 2026-02-03 | MC Messages | Updated January 5, 2026: This update serves as a reminder that SharePoint 2013 workflow will retire and stop working in 3 months from now (April 2, 2026).
Since the release of SharePoint workflows, Microsoft has evolved workflow orchestration to not only encompass SharePoint, but all the productivity services you use with Microsoft 365 and beyond. With the continued investment in Power Automate as the universal solution to workflow, Microsoft is retiring SharePoint 2013 workflows. [When this will happen:] Starting April 2nd, 2024, SharePoint 2013 workflows will be turned off for any newly created tenants. Starting April 2nd, 2026, Microsoft will remove the ability to run, or create and execute SharePoint 2013 workflows for existing tenants. | Updated February 2, 2026: This update serves as a reminder that SharePoint 2013 workflow will retire and stop working in 2 months from now (April 2, 2026).
Since the release of SharePoint workflows, Microsoft has evolved workflow orchestration to not only encompass SharePoint, but all the productivity services you use with Microsoft 365 and beyond. With the continued investment in Power Automate as the universal solution to workflow, Microsoft is retiring SharePoint 2013 workflows. [When this will happen:] Starting April 2nd, 2024, SharePoint 2013 workflows will be turned off for any newly created tenants. Starting April 2nd, 2026, Microsoft will remove the ability to run, or create and execute SharePoint 2013 workflows for existing tenants. |
| 2026-02-03 | MC Last Updated | 01/05/2026 18:38:15 | 2026-02-02T17:09:15Z |
| 2026-01-06 | MC Messages | Updated October 3, 2025: This update serves as a reminder that SharePoint 2013 workflow will retire and stop working in 6 months from now (April 2, 2026).
Since the release of SharePoint workflows, Microsoft has evolved workflow orchestration to not only encompass SharePoint, but all the productivity services you use with Microsoft 365 and beyond. With the continued investment in Power Automate as the universal solution to workflow, Microsoft is retiring SharePoint 2013 workflows. [When this will happen:] Starting April 2nd, 2024, SharePoint 2013 workflows will be turned off for any newly created tenants. Starting April 2nd, 2026, Microsoft will remove the ability to run, or create and execute SharePoint 2013 workflows for existing tenants. | Updated January 5, 2026: This update serves as a reminder that SharePoint 2013 workflow will retire and stop working in 3 months from now (April 2, 2026).
Since the release of SharePoint workflows, Microsoft has evolved workflow orchestration to not only encompass SharePoint, but all the productivity services you use with Microsoft 365 and beyond. With the continued investment in Power Automate as the universal solution to workflow, Microsoft is retiring SharePoint 2013 workflows. [When this will happen:] Starting April 2nd, 2024, SharePoint 2013 workflows will be turned off for any newly created tenants. Starting April 2nd, 2026, Microsoft will remove the ability to run, or create and execute SharePoint 2013 workflows for existing tenants. |
| 2026-01-06 | MC Last Updated | 10/03/2025 16:45:31 | 2026-01-05T18:38:15Z |
| 2025-10-03 | MC Messages | Updated June 2, 2025: This update serves as a reminder that SharePoint 2013 workflow will retire and stop working in 10 months from now (April 2, 2026).
Since the release of SharePoint workflows, Microsoft has evolved workflow orchestration to not only encompass SharePoint, but all the productivity services you use with Microsoft 365 and beyond. With the continued investment in Power Automate as the universal solution to workflow, Microsoft is retiring SharePoint 2013 workflows. [When this will happen:] Starting April 2nd, 2024, SharePoint 2013 workflows will be turned off for any newly created tenants. Starting April 2nd, 2026, Microsoft will remove the ability to run, or create and execute SharePoint 2013 workflows for existing tenants. | Updated October 3, 2025: This update serves as a reminder that SharePoint 2013 workflow will retire and stop working in 6 months from now (April 2, 2026).
Since the release of SharePoint workflows, Microsoft has evolved workflow orchestration to not only encompass SharePoint, but all the productivity services you use with Microsoft 365 and beyond. With the continued investment in Power Automate as the universal solution to workflow, Microsoft is retiring SharePoint 2013 workflows. [When this will happen:] Starting April 2nd, 2024, SharePoint 2013 workflows will be turned off for any newly created tenants. Starting April 2nd, 2026, Microsoft will remove the ability to run, or create and execute SharePoint 2013 workflows for existing tenants. |
| 2025-10-03 | MC Last Updated | 06/03/2025 00:22:03 | 2025-10-03T16:45:31Z |
| 2025-10-03 | MC Summary | SharePoint 2013 workflows will retire on April 2, 2026. From April 2, 2024, they will be disabled for new tenants. Organizations should transition to Power Automate and notify users and developers. Use the Microsoft 365 Assessment tool and migration guidance to prepare. No extensions will be available. | SharePoint 2013 workflows will be disabled for new tenants starting April 2, 2024, and fully retired for all tenants on April 2, 2026. Organizations must migrate to Power Automate or other solutions, notify users, and prepare support teams accordingly. No extensions will be offered beyond this date. |
| 2025-06-03 | MC Messages | Updated February 1, 2025: This update serves as a reminder that SharePoint 2013 workflow will retire and stop working in 14 months from now (April 2, 2026).
Since the release of SharePoint workflows, Microsoft has evolved workflow orchestration to not only encompass SharePoint, but all the productivity services you use with Microsoft 365 and beyond. With the continued investment in Power Automate as the universal solution to workflow, Microsoft is retiring SharePoint 2013 workflows. [When this will happen:] Starting April 2nd, 2024, SharePoint 2013 workflows will be turned off for any newly created tenants. Starting April 2nd, 2026, Microsoft will remove the ability to run, or create and execute SharePoint 2013 workflows for existing tenants. | Updated June 2, 2025: This update serves as a reminder that SharePoint 2013 workflow will retire and stop working in 10 months from now (April 2, 2026).
Since the release of SharePoint workflows, Microsoft has evolved workflow orchestration to not only encompass SharePoint, but all the productivity services you use with Microsoft 365 and beyond. With the continued investment in Power Automate as the universal solution to workflow, Microsoft is retiring SharePoint 2013 workflows. [When this will happen:] Starting April 2nd, 2024, SharePoint 2013 workflows will be turned off for any newly created tenants. Starting April 2nd, 2026, Microsoft will remove the ability to run, or create and execute SharePoint 2013 workflows for existing tenants. |
| 2025-06-03 | MC Last Updated | 01/31/2025 23:34:21 | 2025-06-03T00:22:03Z |
| 2025-06-03 | MC Summary | SharePoint 2013 workflows will be retired with new tenants affected from April 2, 2024, and existing tenants from April 2, 2026. Organizations should transition to Power Automate or other solutions, prepare users, and utilize resources like the Microsoft 365 Assessment tool for migration. | SharePoint 2013 workflows will retire on April 2, 2026. From April 2, 2024, they will be disabled for new tenants. Organizations should transition to Power Automate and notify users and developers. Use the Microsoft 365 Assessment tool and migration guidance to prepare. No extensions will be available. |
| 2025-02-01 | MC Messages | Updated April 12, 2024: This update serves as a reminder regarding the upcoming retirement scheduled for April 2, 2026.
Since the release of SharePoint workflows, Microsoft has evolved workflow orchestration to not only encompass SharePoint, but all the productivity services you use with Microsoft 365 and beyond. With the continued investment in Power Automate as the universal solution to workflow, Microsoft is retiring SharePoint 2013 workflows. [When this will happen:] Starting April 2nd, 2024, SharePoint 2013 workflows will be turned off for any newly created tenants. Starting April 2nd, 2026, Microsoft will remove the ability to run, or create and execute SharePoint 2013 workflows for existing tenants. | Updated February 1, 2025: This update serves as a reminder that SharePoint 2013 workflow will retire and stop working in 14 months from now (April 2, 2026).
Since the release of SharePoint workflows, Microsoft has evolved workflow orchestration to not only encompass SharePoint, but all the productivity services you use with Microsoft 365 and beyond. With the continued investment in Power Automate as the universal solution to workflow, Microsoft is retiring SharePoint 2013 workflows. [When this will happen:] Starting April 2nd, 2024, SharePoint 2013 workflows will be turned off for any newly created tenants. Starting April 2nd, 2026, Microsoft will remove the ability to run, or create and execute SharePoint 2013 workflows for existing tenants. |
| 2025-02-01 | MC Last Updated | 04/12/2024 23:17:26 | 2025-01-31T23:34:21Z |
| 2024-04-13 | MC Messages | Since the release of SharePoint workflows, Microsoft has evolved workflow orchestration to not only encompass SharePoint, but all the productivity services you use with Microsoft 365 and beyond. With the continued investment in Power Automate as the universal solution to workflow, Microsoft is retiring SharePoint 2013 workflows.
[When this will happen:] Starting April 2nd, 2024, SharePoint 2013 workflows will be turned off for any newly created tenants. Starting April 2nd, 2026, Microsoft will remove the ability to run, or create and execute SharePoint 2013 workflows for existing tenants. | Updated April 12, 2024: This update serves as a reminder regarding the upcoming retirement scheduled for April 2, 2026.
Since the release of SharePoint workflows, Microsoft has evolved workflow orchestration to not only encompass SharePoint, but all the productivity services you use with Microsoft 365 and beyond. With the continued investment in Power Automate as the universal solution to workflow, Microsoft is retiring SharePoint 2013 workflows. [When this will happen:] Starting April 2nd, 2024, SharePoint 2013 workflows will be turned off for any newly created tenants. Starting April 2nd, 2026, Microsoft will remove the ability to run, or create and execute SharePoint 2013 workflows for existing tenants. |
| 2024-04-13 | MC Title | SharePoint 2013 workflow retirement | (Updated) SharePoint 2013 workflow retirement |
| 2024-04-13 | MC Last Updated | 04/17/2023 20:49:12 | 2024-04-12T23:17:26Z |
| 2024-04-13 | MC MessageTagNames | User impact, Admin impact, Retirement | Updated message, User impact, Admin impact, Retirement |
| 2024-04-13 | MC Summary | SharePoint 2013 workflows will be retired with new tenants affected from April 2, 2024, and existing tenants from April 2, 2026. Organizations should transition to Power Automate or other solutions, prepare users, and utilize resources like the Microsoft 365 Assessment tool for migration. |
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