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Aurora MySQL version end of support and extended support dates
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| Version | Release / GA | Standard support ends | Extended support ends | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.4 | May 21, 2026 | Apr 30, 2032 unverified | Unknown / not published | Extended support offered; end date not yet published. |
| 3 (MySQL 8.0) | Nov 23, 2021 unverified | Apr 30, 2028 | Jul 31, 2029 | |
| 2 (MySQL 5.7) | Feb 6, 2018 unverified | Oct 31, 2024 | Jun 30, 2029 | |
| 1 (MySQL 5.6) | Jul 27, 2015 unverified | Feb 28, 2023 | Unknown / not published |
Grey = already passed. unverified = not found on the current official page (usually historical dates that providers have removed). Source for every row: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AmazonRDS/latest/AuroraMySQLReleaseNotes/AuroraMySQL.release-calendars.html (opens in new tab)
What to check before you upgrade Aurora MySQL
Major MySQL upgrades can change behavior your app relies on. Here is what to look for before you plan one — not advice for your specific database.
Engine breaking changes
- Read "What Is New in MySQL 8.4" (removed/deprecated features and changed defaults) and the upgrade notes for 8.0 → 8.4. MySQL 8.4 what's new (opens in new tab)
Extensions and plugins
- Check plugins and features you use are available in the target Aurora MySQL version. Aurora docs (opens in new tab)
Parameter groups / server flags
- A major upgrade needs cluster and instance parameter groups for the new engine family. Aurora docs (opens in new tab)
Drivers and ORMs
- Check client drivers and connectors support the target version and its default authentication plugin (caching_sha2_password; mysql_native_password is disabled by default in 8.4). Release notes (opens in new tab)
Pre-upgrade checks and safer rollouts
- Aurora MySQL runs prechecks for major upgrades and reports incompatibilities. Aurora MySQL major upgrades (opens in new tab)
- MySQL Shell's upgrade checker utility (util.checkForServerUpgrade) reports incompatibilities before you upgrade. MySQL upgrade checker (opens in new tab)
- RDS/Aurora Blue/Green Deployments let you upgrade a staging copy kept in sync, test it, then switch over. Blue/Green Deployments (opens in new tab)
- Take a snapshot before upgrading and rehearse the upgrade on a restored copy to measure downtime.
Official docs: Official upgrade guide (opens in new tab)
This is a list of what to look for, compiled from official documentation — not advice for your specific setup.
Aurora MySQL end of support FAQ
When did Aurora MySQL 1 (MySQL 5.6) end standard support?
Aurora MySQL 1 (MySQL 5.6) ended standard support on Feb 28, 2023, according to the official AWS page.
When did Aurora MySQL 2 (MySQL 5.7) end standard support?
Aurora MySQL 2 (MySQL 5.7) ended standard support on Oct 31, 2024, according to the official AWS page. Extended support runs until Jun 30, 2029.
When does Aurora MySQL 3 (MySQL 8.0) end standard support?
Aurora MySQL 3 (MySQL 8.0) ends standard support on Apr 30, 2028, according to the official AWS page. Extended support runs until Jul 31, 2029.
Which Aurora MySQL version loses support next?
Aurora MySQL 3 (MySQL 8.0) is next. It ends standard support on Apr 30, 2028.
How much does Aurora MySQL extended support cost?
We have not yet verified the Aurora MySQL extended-support rate from an official AWS price page, so we don't quote a number. What we know: Aurora Extended Support is billed per vCPU-hour (provisioned) or ACU-hour (Serverless); exact rate not captured — see Aurora pricing.
What should I check before upgrading off an old Aurora MySQL version?
Engine breaking changes, Extensions and plugins, Parameter groups / server flags, Drivers and ORMs, Pre-upgrade checks and safer rollouts. See the checklist on this page for links to the official documentation.
Answers are generated from the verified dates in the table above. Source: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AmazonRDS/latest/AuroraMySQLReleaseNotes/AuroraMySQL.release-calendars.html (opens in new tab)
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