Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 16 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 16 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 28 Feb 2029.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 17 Nov 2023 | 2y 11mo ago |
| Security Support ends | 28 Feb 2029 | in 2y 5mo |
| Extended Support ends | 29 Feb 2032 | in 5y 5mo |
| Latest release | 16.15 · 25 Aug 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 18 extends security support by about 730 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 16 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 18 | 28 Feb 2031 | 1,607 | +730 days |
| Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 17 | 28 Feb 2030 | 1,242 | +365 days |
| Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 16 | 28 Feb 2029 | 877 | this branch |
| Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 15 | 29 Feb 2028 | 512 | -365 days |
| Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 14 | 28 Feb 2027 | 146 | -731 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 16 reach end of life?
Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 16 reaches end of life on 28 Feb 2029 — 877 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 16 still supported?
Yes. Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 16 is currently maintained. Latest release: 16.15, published 25 Aug 2026.
What happens when Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 16 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 28 Feb 2029 this branch receives no further updates under standard support, though extended support runs to 29 Feb 2032.
How long do I have to upgrade from Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 16?
877 days. Moving to Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 18 instead buys roughly 730 more days of security support.