Amazon Aurora MySQL 3 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Amazon Aurora MySQL 3 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 30 Apr 2028.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Amazon Aurora MySQL release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 23 Nov 2021 | 4y 10mo ago |
| Security Support ends | 30 Apr 2028 | in 1y 7mo |
| Extended Support ends | 31 Jul 2029 | in 2y 10mo |
| Latest release | 3.13 · 27 Aug 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Amazon Aurora MySQL 8.4 extends security support by about 1,461 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Aurora MySQL 8.4 | 30 Apr 2032 | 2,034 | +1,461 days |
| Amazon Aurora MySQL 3 | 30 Apr 2028 | 573 | this branch |
Frequently asked questions
When does Amazon Aurora MySQL 3 reach end of life?
Amazon Aurora MySQL 3 reaches end of life on 30 Apr 2028 — 573 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Amazon Aurora MySQL 3 still supported?
Yes. Amazon Aurora MySQL 3 is currently maintained. Latest release: 3.13, published 27 Aug 2026.
What happens when Amazon Aurora MySQL 3 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 30 Apr 2028 this branch receives no further updates under standard support, though extended support runs to 31 Jul 2029.
How long do I have to upgrade from Amazon Aurora MySQL 3?
573 days. Moving to Amazon Aurora MySQL 8.4 instead buys roughly 1,461 more days of security support.