check before: 2024-04-02
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OneDrive, Power Automate, Project, Project Online, SharePoint
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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.
Details:
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.
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2023-04-18
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2026-02-03
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summary for non-techies**
SharePoint 2013 workflows will be phased out starting April 2, 2024, with complete unavailability by April 2, 2026, prompting organizations to transition to Power Automate for enhanced workflow management across Microsoft 365 services.
Direct effects for Operations**
Workflow Disruption
Existing SharePoint 2013 workflows will cease to function, leading to potential disruptions in business processes that rely on these workflows.
- roles: Workflow Developers, Site Owners
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/sharepoint/dev/business-apps/power-automate/guidance/migrate-from-classic-workflows-to-power-automate-flows
User Training Gaps
Users may not be adequately trained on Power Automate, leading to confusion and inefficiencies in workflow management post-retirement.
- roles: End Users, Help Desk Staff
- references: https://aka.ms/sp-workflows-2013support
Increased Support Requests
The transition from SharePoint 2013 workflows to Power Automate may result in a surge of support requests as users encounter issues with the new system.
- roles: Help Desk Staff, IT Support Team
- references: https://powerautomate.microsoft.com/
Data Loss Risk
Without proper migration planning, there is a risk of losing critical data associated with existing workflows during the transition to Power Automate.
- roles: Workflow Developers, Site Owners
- references: https://pnp.github.io/pnpassessment/index.html
Operational Inefficiency
Organizations may experience operational inefficiencies as they scramble to adapt to the new workflow system without prior preparation.
- roles: Project Managers, IT Operations
- 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 |
| 2026-02-03 | 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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