Jira Data Center End of Life: What It Means for Enterprises and How to Prepare

The Jira Data Center end of life has officially been announced by Atlassian, and it’s one of the most important technology shifts facing enterprise customers today. For many organizations, Jira Data Center has been the backbone of project management, service delivery, and enterprise collaboration. But with Atlassian’s move toward a cloud first future, the clock is ticking for all Atlassian data center products.

In this article, we’ll walk you through the full picture: what the end of life means, the timeline, its impact on data center customers, and what practical steps you need to take now. We’ll also look at how Getint can help ensure your data center environment is prepared, especially when it comes to marketplace apps and integrations.

Why Atlassian Is Sunsetting Data Center Products

Atlassian has officially announced that it will phase out all major Atlassian data center products, including Jira Software Data Center, Jira Service Management DC, Confluence DC, and more. This decision is not unexpected. Atlassian has spent years investing in its cloud platform, and today over 99% of new customers choose Atlassian cloud instead of self-hosted options.

The strategic direction is clear: Atlassian wants to accelerate innovation, deliver ai enabled teamwork, and create connected experiences through tools like Atlassian Guard and the Teamwork Graph. These capabilities depend on modern infrastructure that can’t be fully delivered in a data center environment.

For enterprises, the shift means it’s time to prepare for the center end of life and map your migration journey.

Key Dates: From License Sales to March 28, 2029

Understanding the timeline is crucial. Here are the milestones every Jira admin and COO needs to know:

• December 16, 2025: Atlassian stops accepting new marketplace apps for Data Center. No new listings will appear for Jira or Confluence DC after this date.
• March 30, 2026: Atlassian ends license sales for new customers. From this date forward, only existing customers with data center subscriptions can continue using and renewing DC.
• March 30, 2028: Last date for existing customers to purchase new data center licenses, app licenses, or license expansions. After this date, you can only renew what you already own.
• March 28, 2029: The final end of life. All Atlassian Data Center products become read only. This includes Jira and Confluence, Bitbucket dc, and confluence dc. Licenses expire, and no further support is available.

This last date is critical. After March 28, 2029, your data center environment will no longer be viable for live business operations.

What This Means for Data Center Customers

For enterprise customers, the implications are big:

• End of Support: Atlassian will provide extended maintenance only until March 28, 2029. After that, no more patches or updates.
• Read Only Mode: Once licenses expire, Jira Software and Confluence DC will move into read only mode. You can access historical data, but you can’t create, edit, or collaborate.
• New Features Halt: No new features will be developed for Data Center beyond March 2026. All innovation is happening in the cloud products.
• Marketplace Freeze: If you don’t have the apps you need by 2028, you won’t be able to add them later. This is especially critical for integration solutions.
• Unique Challenges: Regulated industries and organizations with strict data sovereignty or compliance requirements may face unique challenges. Atlassian has promised limited extended maintenance by exception, but most customers will need to migrate.

Bitbucket Data Center: The Exception

While most dc products are ending, bitbucket data center is slightly different. Atlassian will offer dual licensing for bitbucket dc and bitbucket cloud, recognizing that some bitbucket data center customers need to keep source code management on-prem.

Still, this is not a long-term escape hatch. Even bitbucket dc customers will eventually need a path to bitbucket cloud or another SCM tool.

Preparing Your Data Center Environment: The App Factor

One of the most overlooked aspects of the center end of life is the role of marketplace apps. Many organizations rely on apps for reporting, automation, and especially integration.

Here’s the reality:

• No new DC app listings after December 2025.
• No new DC app purchases after March 2028.
• Apps will expire along with your data center subscriptions in March 2029.

For Data Center customers, this means:

• Install required apps now. Don’t wait until the end of support windows close.
• Audit your current setup: Which apps are mission critical? Which can be replaced with built-in features in Jira cloud or confluence instances?
• Work with solution partners: They can guide you on which apps have strong cloud products equivalents.

This is where Getint comes in. If your business relies on Jira software integrations — whether that’s connecting Jira to ServiceNow, Azure DevOps, or other enterprise tools — you need to install and configure those apps before the new data center subscriptions freeze. Once the window closes, you won’t be able to add them to your data center environment.

Migration Journey: From Data Center to Atlassian Cloud

The most straightforward path forward is to migrate to Atlassian cloud. Atlassian offers migration programs, solution partners, and tools to make the migration journey smoother. They’ve introduced programs like FastShift to help enterprise customers move more quickly, and the Atlassian community is filled with case studies and guidance.

Moving to Jira Cloud unlocks:

• Accelerate innovation: Access to AI, analytics, and AI enabled teamwork.
• Compliance and data residency: Options for data residency across multiple regions.
• Teamwork Graph: Smarter insights and collaboration.
• Atlassian Guard: Enhanced security controls.

For many organizations, the cloud is now the logical path. But timing matters. Migrating before 2028 gives you breathing room and avoids last-minute risks.

What About Regulated Industries?

Atlassian knows not all customers can easily move. Regulated industries face compliance and data sovereignty challenges. For these, Atlassian has promised limited extended maintenance and is developing isolated cloud solutions.

Still, the message is clear: the long-term future is the cloud platform, not data center.

Strategic Recommendations for Enterprises

Here’s how your organization should prepare:

1. Mark the dates: December 2025, March 2026, March 2028, and March 28, 2029.
2. Audit your environment: Apps, integrations, custom workflows. Know what you rely on.
3. Secure integrations early: If you need Getint or other integration apps, install them before the freeze.
4. Plan your migration: Whether to Jira Cloud, Confluence instances, or other cloud products, build your roadmap now.
5. Engage solution partners: Use Atlassian’s network to guide the process.

Conclusion: Don’t Wait for the Center End of Life

The Jira Data Center End of Life is set. The last date is March 28, 2029. After that, your instance becomes read only. No extensions, no new licenses, no way to keep running business as usual.

For data center customers, the key is to act now. Install needed apps, prepare your migration journey, and start planning for a move to the cloud. Getint is here to ensure your integrations and workflows continue without disruption, helping you bridge the gap from Atlassian data center to the cloud first future.