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Azure Database for PostgreSQL version end of support and extended support dates
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| Version | Release / GA | Standard support ends | Extended support ends | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Sep 25, 2025 | Nov 14, 2030 | Unknown / not published | Extended support end date not published in the version-policy table (up to 3 years per Microsoft). |
| 17 | Sep 30, 2024 | Nov 8, 2029 | Unknown / not published | Extended support end date not published in the version-policy table (up to 3 years per Microsoft). |
| 16 | Oct 15, 2023 | Nov 9, 2028 | Unknown / not published | Extended support end date not published in the version-policy table (up to 3 years per Microsoft). |
| 15 | May 15, 2023 | Nov 11, 2027 | Unknown / not published | Extended support end date not published in the version-policy table (up to 3 years per Microsoft). |
| 14 | Jun 29, 2022 | Jan 31, 2027 | Unknown / not published | Extended support end date not published in the version-policy table (up to 3 years per Microsoft). |
| 13 | May 25, 2021 | Jul 31, 2026 | Unknown / not published | Extended support end date not published in the version-policy table (up to 3 years per Microsoft). |
| 12 | Sep 22, 2020 | Jul 31, 2026 | Unknown / not published | Extended support end date not published in the version-policy table (up to 3 years per Microsoft). |
| 11 | Jul 24, 2019 | Jul 31, 2026 | Unknown / not published | Extended support end date not published in the version-policy table (up to 3 years per Microsoft). |
Grey = already passed. unverified = not found on the current official page (usually historical dates that providers have removed). Source for every row: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/postgresql/configure-maintain/concepts-version-policy (opens in new tab)
What to check before you upgrade Azure Database for PostgreSQL
Major PostgreSQL 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 the "Migration to Version N" section of the release notes for every major version you skip; it lists incompatible changes. PostgreSQL release notes (opens in new tab)
Extensions and plugins
- Some extensions block an in-place major upgrade; Azure lists the unsupported ones. Azure docs (opens in new tab)
Parameter groups / server flags
- Review server parameters; some differ or are removed across versions. Azure docs (opens in new tab)
Drivers and ORMs
- Check client drivers and ORMs support the target server version (e.g. authentication method changes such as SCRAM-SHA-256 password encryption, the default since PostgreSQL 14). Release notes (opens in new tab)
Pre-upgrade checks and safer rollouts
- Azure runs precheck validation before an in-place major upgrade. Azure PostgreSQL major upgrades (opens in new tab)
- pg_upgrade --check runs compatibility checks without changing data. pg_upgrade (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.
Azure Database for PostgreSQL end of support FAQ
When did Azure Database for PostgreSQL 12 end standard support?
Azure Database for PostgreSQL 12 ended standard support on Jul 31, 2026, according to the official Azure page.
When did Azure Database for PostgreSQL 11 end standard support?
Azure Database for PostgreSQL 11 ended standard support on Jul 31, 2026, according to the official Azure page.
When does Azure Database for PostgreSQL 14 end standard support?
Azure Database for PostgreSQL 14 ends standard support on Jan 31, 2027, according to the official Azure page.
When does Azure Database for PostgreSQL 15 end standard support?
Azure Database for PostgreSQL 15 ends standard support on Nov 11, 2027, according to the official Azure page.
When does Azure Database for PostgreSQL 16 end standard support?
Azure Database for PostgreSQL 16 ends standard support on Nov 9, 2028, according to the official Azure page.
When does Azure Database for PostgreSQL 17 end standard support?
Azure Database for PostgreSQL 17 ends standard support on Nov 8, 2029, according to the official Azure page.
Which Azure Database for PostgreSQL version loses support next?
Azure Database for PostgreSQL 14 is next. It ends standard support on Jan 31, 2027.
How much does Azure Database for PostgreSQL extended support cost?
We have not yet verified the Azure Database for PostgreSQL extended-support rate from an official Azure price page, so we don't quote a number. What we know: Extended support gives up to 3 extra years; pricing not captured.
What should I check before upgrading off an old Azure Database for PostgreSQL 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://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/postgresql/configure-maintain/concepts-version-policy (opens in new tab)
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