Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 13 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 13 reached end of life on 28 Feb 2026. Standard support is over — security updates now require extended support, which runs to 28 Feb 2029.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 24 Feb 2021 | — |
| End of life | 28 Feb 2026 | 0.4 years ago |
| Extended support ends | 28 Feb 2029 | 934 days left |
| Latest release | 13.23 · 15 May 2026 | final |
Where to go from 13
Recommended target: Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 18 (supported until 28 Feb 2031).
The newest actively supported branch is Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 18 (latest release 18.4).
Frequently asked questions
Is Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 13 still safe to use?
Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 13 left standard support on 28 Feb 2026. It still receives security updates under extended support until 28 Feb 2029 — 934 days from now — but only if you are enrolled. Without it, no fixes reach you.
Can I still download Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 13?
Yes — the final release (13.23) 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 RDS for PostgreSQL 13 to?
Upgrade to Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 18, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 28 Feb 2031).