Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 15 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 15 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 29 Feb 2028.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 27 Feb 2023 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 29 Feb 2028 | in 569 days |
| Extended support ends | 28 Feb 2031 | 1,664 days left |
| Latest release | 15.18 · 14 May 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 18 extends security support by about 1,095 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 15 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 18 | 28 Feb 2031 | 1,664 | +1,095 days |
| Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 17 | 28 Feb 2030 | 1,299 | +730 days |
| Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 16 | 28 Feb 2029 | 934 | +365 days |
| Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 15 | 29 Feb 2028 | 569 | this branch |
| Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 14 | 28 Feb 2027 | 203 | -366 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 15 reach end of life?
Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 15 reaches end of life on 29 Feb 2028 — 569 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 15 still supported?
Yes. Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 15 is currently maintained. Latest release: 15.18, published 14 May 2026.
What happens when Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 15 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 29 Feb 2028 this branch receives no further updates under standard support, though extended support runs to 28 Feb 2031.
How long do I have to upgrade from Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 15?
569 days. Moving to Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 18 instead buys roughly 1,095 more days of security support.