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RDS PostgreSQL end-of-support dates

Every Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL major version, when standard support ends, and how long paid extended support lasts. The next version to leave standard support is PostgreSQL 14 on Feb 28, 2027.

RDS for PostgreSQL

Version	End of standard support	End of extended support	Status
Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 18	Feb 28, 2031	Feb 28, 2034	Supported
Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 17	Feb 28, 2030	Feb 28, 2033	Supported
Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 16	Feb 28, 2029	Feb 29, 2032	Supported
Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 15	Feb 29, 2028	Feb 28, 2031	Supported
Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 14	Feb 28, 2027	Feb 28, 2030	Supported
Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 13	Feb 28, 2026	Feb 28, 2029	Extended support (paid)
Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 12	Feb 28, 2025	Feb 29, 2028	Extended support (paid)
Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 11	Feb 29, 2024	Mar 31, 2027	Extended support (paid)
Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 10	Apr 30, 2023	—	End of life
Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 9.6	Apr 30, 2022	—	End of life

Aurora PostgreSQL

Version	End of standard support	End of extended support	Status
Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL 18	Feb 28, 2031	Feb 28, 2034	Supported
Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL 17	Feb 28, 2030	Feb 28, 2033	Supported
Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL 16	Feb 28, 2029	Feb 28, 2032	Supported
Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL 15	Feb 29, 2028	Feb 28, 2031	Supported
Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL 14	Feb 28, 2027	Feb 28, 2030	Supported
Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL 13	Feb 28, 2026	Feb 28, 2029	Extended support (paid)
Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL 12	Feb 28, 2025	Feb 29, 2028	Extended support (paid)
Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL 11	Feb 29, 2024	Mar 31, 2027	Extended support (paid)

Extended support pricing: $0.10/vCPU-hr in years 1–2, $0.20 in year 3.

FAQ

Which RDS PostgreSQL version reaches end of support next?

PostgreSQL 14, with standard support ending Feb 28, 2027.

Which RDS PostgreSQL versions are in extended support?

PostgreSQL 13, PostgreSQL 12, PostgreSQL 11 are past standard support and in paid extended support.

How much does RDS PostgreSQL extended support cost?

$0.10 per vCPU-hour in years 1–2 and $0.20 in year 3 (US East (Ohio) example).

Which PostgreSQL version should I upgrade to?

The newest major version, PostgreSQL 18, has the longest standard support window.