Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 18 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 18 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 28 Feb 2031.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 14 Nov 2025 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 28 Feb 2031 | in 1,664 days |
| Extended support ends | 28 Feb 2034 | 2,760 days left |
| Latest release | 18.4 · 14 May 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 18 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 18 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 18 | 28 Feb 2031 | 1,664 | this branch |
| Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 17 | 28 Feb 2030 | 1,299 | -365 days |
| Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 16 | 28 Feb 2029 | 934 | -730 days |
| Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 15 | 29 Feb 2028 | 569 | -1,095 days |
| Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 14 | 28 Feb 2027 | 203 | -1,461 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 18 reach end of life?
Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 18 reaches end of life on 28 Feb 2031 — 1,664 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 18 still supported?
Yes. Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 18 is currently maintained. Latest release: 18.4, published 14 May 2026.
What happens when Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 18 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 28 Feb 2031 this branch receives no further updates under standard support, though extended support runs to 28 Feb 2034.
How long do I have to upgrade from Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 18?
1,664 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.