Amazon RDS for MariaDB 11.8 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Amazon RDS for MariaDB 11.8 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 30 Jun 2030.
1,421 days of security support left
11.8.8 latest release
20% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 25 Aug 2025 → 30 Jun 2030.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Amazon RDS for MariaDB release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 25 Aug 2025 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 30 Jun 2030 | in 1,421 days |
| Latest release | 11.8.8 · 5 Jun 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Amazon RDS for MariaDB 11.8 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 11.8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon RDS for MariaDB 11.8 | 30 Jun 2030 | 1,421 | this branch |
| Amazon RDS for MariaDB 11.4 | 31 May 2029 | 1,026 | -395 days |
| Amazon RDS for MariaDB 10.11 | 29 Feb 2028 | 569 | -852 days |
| Amazon RDS for MariaDB 10.6 | 30 Nov 2026 | 113 | -1,308 days |
| Amazon RDS for MariaDB 10.5 | 31 Aug 2026 | 22 | -1,399 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Amazon RDS for MariaDB 11.8 reach end of life?
Amazon RDS for MariaDB 11.8 reaches end of life on 30 Jun 2030 — 1,421 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Amazon RDS for MariaDB 11.8 still supported?
Yes. Amazon RDS for MariaDB 11.8 is currently maintained. Latest release: 11.8.8, published 5 Jun 2026.
What happens when Amazon RDS for MariaDB 11.8 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 30 Jun 2030 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Amazon RDS for MariaDB 11.8?
1,421 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.