Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL 18 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL 18 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 28 Feb 2031.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 26 Feb 2026 | 7mo ago |
| Security Support ends | 28 Feb 2031 | in 4y 5mo |
| Extended Support ends | 28 Feb 2034 | in 7y 5mo |
| Latest release | 18.6 · 29 Sept 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL 18 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 18 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL 18 | 28 Feb 2031 | 1,607 | this branch |
| Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL 17 | 28 Feb 2030 | 1,242 | -365 days |
| Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL 16 | 28 Feb 2029 | 877 | -730 days |
| Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL 15 | 29 Feb 2028 | 512 | -1,095 days |
| Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL 14 | 28 Feb 2027 | 146 | -1,461 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL 18 reach end of life?
Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL 18 reaches end of life on 28 Feb 2031 — 1,607 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL 18 still supported?
Yes. Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL 18 is currently maintained. Latest release: 18.6, published 29 Sept 2026.
What happens when Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL 18 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 28 Feb 2031 this branch receives no further updates under standard support, though extended support runs to 28 Feb 2034.
How long do I have to upgrade from Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL 18?
1,607 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.