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RDS 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 | Nov 14, 2025 | Feb 28, 2031 | Feb 28, 2034 | |
| 17 | Nov 14, 2024 | Feb 28, 2030 | Feb 28, 2033 | |
| 16 | Nov 17, 2023 | Feb 28, 2029 | Feb 29, 2032 | |
| 15 | Feb 27, 2023 | Feb 29, 2028 | Feb 28, 2031 | |
| 14 | Feb 3, 2022 | Feb 28, 2027 | Feb 28, 2030 | |
| 13 | Feb 24, 2021 | Feb 28, 2026 | Feb 28, 2029 | |
| 12 | Mar 31, 2020 | Feb 28, 2025 | Feb 29, 2028 | |
| 11 | Mar 13, 2019 | Feb 29, 2024 | Mar 31, 2027 | |
| 10 | Feb 27, 2018 | Apr 30, 2023 unverified | Unknown / not published | |
| 9.6 | Nov 11, 2016 | Apr 30, 2022 | 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/PostgreSQLReleaseNotes/postgresql-release-calendar.html (opens in new tab)
What to check before you upgrade RDS 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
- Check each installed extension (e.g. PostGIS) is supported on the target version; some must be updated before the upgrade. RDS PostgreSQL extensions (opens in new tab)
Parameter groups / server flags
- A major upgrade needs a parameter group for the new engine family; custom settings must be recreated there. RDS 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
- RDS runs pre-upgrade checks and writes a pg_upgrade precheck log you can read if the upgrade is blocked. RDS PostgreSQL upgrades (opens in new tab)
- pg_upgrade --check runs compatibility checks without changing data. pg_upgrade (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.
RDS for PostgreSQL end of support FAQ
When did RDS for PostgreSQL 12 end standard support?
RDS for PostgreSQL 12 ended standard support on Feb 28, 2025, according to the official AWS page. Extended support runs until Feb 29, 2028.
When did RDS for PostgreSQL 13 end standard support?
RDS for PostgreSQL 13 ended standard support on Feb 28, 2026, according to the official AWS page. Extended support runs until Feb 28, 2029.
When does RDS for PostgreSQL 14 end standard support?
RDS for PostgreSQL 14 ends standard support on Feb 28, 2027, according to the official AWS page. Extended support runs until Feb 28, 2030.
When does RDS for PostgreSQL 15 end standard support?
RDS for PostgreSQL 15 ends standard support on Feb 29, 2028, according to the official AWS page. Extended support runs until Feb 28, 2031.
When does RDS for PostgreSQL 16 end standard support?
RDS for PostgreSQL 16 ends standard support on Feb 28, 2029, according to the official AWS page. Extended support runs until Feb 29, 2032.
When does RDS for PostgreSQL 17 end standard support?
RDS for PostgreSQL 17 ends standard support on Feb 28, 2030, according to the official AWS page. Extended support runs until Feb 28, 2033.
Which RDS for PostgreSQL version loses support next?
RDS for PostgreSQL 14 is next. It ends standard support on Feb 28, 2027.
How much does RDS for PostgreSQL extended support cost?
$0.100 per vCPU-hour in years 1–2, $0.200 in year 3 (US East (Ohio) example on the AWS pricing page; varies by region) (official AWS pricing). Use the EOL Radar calculator to estimate your total. Open the calculator →
What should I check before upgrading off an old RDS 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://docs.aws.amazon.com/AmazonRDS/latest/PostgreSQLReleaseNotes/postgresql-release-calendar.html (opens in new tab)
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