Atlassian Jira Data Center is Going End-of-Life
On September 8, 2025, Atlassian announced the end-of-life for all Data Center (DC) products, effective March 28, 2029. On that date, every Jira, Confluence, and Jira Service Management (JSM) Data Center instance goes read-only.
This affects hundreds of federal agencies, defense organizations, and government contractors running mission-critical workflows on Atlassian Data Center. The true level of effort involved is far greater than Atlassian’s messaging suggests.
Key Takeaways
- Jira Data Center is officially sunsetting.
Atlassian has announced an end‑of‑life date of March 28, 2029, after which all Jira, Confluence, and Jira Service Management Data Center instances become read‑only—triggering mandatory action for federal agencies and contractors. - Cloud readiness depends on your compliance needs.
Atlassian Government Cloud is FedRAMP Moderate authorized, but there is currently no FedRAMP High or DoD IL5 option—creating significant gaps for DoD, IC, and national security programs. - Migration effort is often underestimated.
Custom scripts, workflows, integrations, and Marketplace apps do not migrate cleanly, forcing redesign work that can take 12–24 months for complex federal environments. - Planning must start well before 2029.
Budgeting, ATO updates, procurement lead times, change management, and dual‑licensing costs mean agencies targeting FY2028 execution need to act now
Why read it
If you support mission‑critical workflows on Jira Data Center, this guide will help you understand your options, timelines, and next steps before deadlines begin to constrain your choices.
