Amazon Aurora MySQL 8.4 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Amazon Aurora MySQL 8.4 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 30 Apr 2032.
2,034 days of security support left
8.4.8 latest release
6% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 21 May 2026 → 30 Apr 2032.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Amazon Aurora MySQL release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 21 May 2026 | 5mo ago |
| Security Support ends | 30 Apr 2032 | in 5y 7mo |
| Latest release | 8.4.8 · 3 Sept 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Amazon Aurora MySQL 8.4 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 8.4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Aurora MySQL 8.4 | 30 Apr 2032 | 2,034 | this branch |
| Amazon Aurora MySQL 3 | 30 Apr 2028 | 573 | -1,461 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Amazon Aurora MySQL 8.4 reach end of life?
Amazon Aurora MySQL 8.4 reaches end of life on 30 Apr 2032 — 2,034 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Amazon Aurora MySQL 8.4 still supported?
Yes. Amazon Aurora MySQL 8.4 is currently maintained. Latest release: 8.4.8, published 3 Sept 2026.
What happens when Amazon Aurora MySQL 8.4 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 30 Apr 2032 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Amazon Aurora MySQL 8.4?
2,034 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.