Question 1

What happens when Amazon Aurora Postgresql reaches end of life?

Accepted Answer

When Amazon Aurora Postgresql reaches end of life, it stops receiving security patches, bug fixes, and new features. Currently, 3 Amazon Aurora Postgresql versions are already EOL. The latest supported version is Amazon Aurora Postgresql 17, maintained until February 28, 2030. Running an EOL version exposes your systems to unpatched security vulnerabilities with no official fix available.

Question 2

Is Amazon Aurora Postgresql 17 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Amazon Aurora Postgresql 17 is actively supported until February 28, 2030. It receives security patches and bug fixes. Check the version table above for the full list of supported Amazon Aurora Postgresql releases and their exact end-of-life dates.

Question 3

Is it safe to use Amazon Aurora Postgresql after end of life?

Accepted Answer

No. Running Amazon Aurora Postgresql after EOL is not safe for production systems. Once a version reaches end of life, newly discovered CVEs are published publicly but never patched — leaving your systems permanently exposed. The only safe path is upgrading to an actively supported Amazon Aurora Postgresql release.

Question 4

How to upgrade from Amazon Aurora Postgresql 13 to Amazon Aurora Postgresql 17.x?

Accepted Answer

To upgrade Amazon Aurora Postgresql from 13 to 17: (1) review the official migration guide for breaking changes, (2) test your application against the new version in a staging environment, (3) update dependencies that have version constraints, (4) run your full test suite, (5) deploy with a rollback plan. The earlier you start, the more time you have to resolve compatibility issues before EOL.

Question 5

When is the next Amazon Aurora Postgresql LTS version?

Accepted Answer

Not all Amazon Aurora Postgresql releases have a designated LTS status. Check the version table above — LTS releases are marked with an "LTS" badge. Refer to the official Amazon Aurora Postgresql release policy for information on upcoming long-term support versions.

Question 6

How long does Amazon Aurora Postgresql support each version?

Accepted Answer

On average, Amazon Aurora Postgresql supports each release for approximately 65 months (~5.4 years).  The exact EOL date for each version is listed in the table above.

Version	Released	Active support	EOL date	Until EOL	Latest	CVEs	Status
17	Feb 20, 2025	—	Feb 28, 2030	in 1360d	17.9	—	Active
16	Sep 14, 2023	—	Feb 28, 2029	in 995d	16.13	—	Active
15	Nov 10, 2022	—	Feb 29, 2028	in 630d	15.17	—	Active
14	Sep 30, 2021	—	Feb 28, 2027	in 264d	14.22	—	Active
13	Sep 24, 2020	—	Feb 28, 2026	101d ago	13.23	—	EOL
12	Nov 14, 2019	—	Feb 28, 2025	466d ago	12.22	—	EOL
11	Oct 18, 2018	—	Feb 29, 2024	831d ago	11.21	—	EOL

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