Batch Service in select regions will be retired on 31 March 2026

Due to regional constraints, the Azure Batch service will be retired on **31 March 2026** in the following regions: India West, China North 1, China East 1, USDoD East and USDoD Central. Azure Batch is not retiring in any other region and this notification is strictly for these regions mentioned. **Required action** Please follow these [steps](https://learn.microsoft.com/azure/batch/account-move) to migrate your Batch workloads before 31 March 2026 to other regions where Azure Batch will continue to be available. **Help and support** If you have questions, get answers from community experts in [Microsoft Q&A](https://aka.ms/batchmicrosoftqna). If you have a support plan and you need technical help, please create a [support request](https://ms.portal.azure.com/#view/Microsoft%5FAzure%5FSupport/HelpAndSupportBlade/~/overview). * Batch * Services * Retirements * [ Batch](https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/services/batch/)