Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 17 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 17 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 28 Feb 2030.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 14 Nov 2024 | 1y 11mo ago |
| Security Support ends | 28 Feb 2030 | in 3y 5mo |
| Extended Support ends | 28 Feb 2033 | in 6y 5mo |
| Latest release | 17.11 · 25 Aug 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 18 extends security support by about 365 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 18 | 28 Feb 2031 | 1,607 | +365 days |
| Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 17 | 28 Feb 2030 | 1,242 | this branch |
| Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 16 | 28 Feb 2029 | 877 | -365 days |
| Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 15 | 29 Feb 2028 | 512 | -730 days |
| Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 14 | 28 Feb 2027 | 146 | -1,096 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 17 reach end of life?
Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 17 reaches end of life on 28 Feb 2030 — 1,242 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 17 still supported?
Yes. Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 17 is currently maintained. Latest release: 17.11, published 25 Aug 2026.
What happens when Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 17 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 28 Feb 2030 this branch receives no further updates under standard support, though extended support runs to 28 Feb 2033.
How long do I have to upgrade from Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 17?
1,242 days. Moving to Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 18 instead buys roughly 365 more days of security support.