Amazon RDS for MariaDB 10.6 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Amazon RDS for MariaDB 10.6 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 30 Nov 2026.
113 days of security support left
10.6.27 latest release
94% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 3 Feb 2022 → 30 Nov 2026.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Amazon RDS for MariaDB release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 3 Feb 2022 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 30 Nov 2026 | in 113 days |
| Latest release | 10.6.27 · 5 Jun 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Amazon RDS for MariaDB 11.8 extends security support by about 1,308 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 10.6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon RDS for MariaDB 11.8 | 30 Jun 2030 | 1,421 | +1,308 days |
| Amazon RDS for MariaDB 11.4 | 31 May 2029 | 1,026 | +913 days |
| Amazon RDS for MariaDB 10.11 | 29 Feb 2028 | 569 | +456 days |
| Amazon RDS for MariaDB 10.6 | 30 Nov 2026 | 113 | this branch |
| Amazon RDS for MariaDB 10.5 | 31 Aug 2026 | 22 | -91 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Amazon RDS for MariaDB 10.6 reach end of life?
Amazon RDS for MariaDB 10.6 reaches end of life on 30 Nov 2026 — 113 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Amazon RDS for MariaDB 10.6 still supported?
Yes. Amazon RDS for MariaDB 10.6 is currently maintained. Latest release: 10.6.27, published 5 Jun 2026.
What happens when Amazon RDS for MariaDB 10.6 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 30 Nov 2026 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Amazon RDS for MariaDB 10.6?
113 days. Moving to Amazon RDS for MariaDB 11.8 instead buys roughly 1,308 more days of security support.