Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL 11 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL 11 reached end of life on 29 Feb 2024. Standard support is over — security updates now require extended support, which runs to 31 Mar 2027.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 18 Oct 2018 | 8y ago |
| Security Support ended | 29 Feb 2024 | 2y 7mo ago |
| Extended Support ends | 31 Mar 2027 | in 6mo |
| Latest release | 11.21 · 7 Sept 2023 | final |
Where to go from 11
Recommended target: Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL 18 (supported until 28 Feb 2031).
The newest actively supported branch is Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL 18 (latest release 18.6).
Frequently asked questions
Is Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL 11 still safe to use?
Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL 11 left standard support on 29 Feb 2024. It still receives security updates under extended support until 31 Mar 2027 — 177 days from now — but only if you are enrolled. Without it, no fixes reach you.
Can I still download Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL 11?
Yes — the final release (11.21) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL 11 to?
Upgrade to Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL 18, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 28 Feb 2031).