Question 1

What happens when Amazon Rds Postgresql reaches end of life?

Accepted Answer

When Amazon Rds Postgresql reaches end of life, it stops receiving security patches, bug fixes, and new features. Currently, 5 Amazon Rds Postgresql versions are already EOL. The latest supported version is Amazon Rds Postgresql 18, maintained until February 28, 2031. Running an EOL version exposes your systems to unpatched security vulnerabilities with no official fix available.

Question 2

Is Amazon Rds Postgresql 18 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Amazon Rds Postgresql 18 is actively supported until February 28, 2031. It receives security patches and bug fixes. Check the version table above for the full list of supported Amazon Rds Postgresql releases and their exact end-of-life dates.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

No. Running Amazon Rds 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 Rds Postgresql release.

Question 4

How to upgrade from Amazon Rds Postgresql 13 to Amazon Rds Postgresql 18.x?

Accepted Answer

To upgrade Amazon Rds Postgresql from 13 to 18: (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 Rds Postgresql LTS version?

Accepted Answer

Not all Amazon Rds 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 Rds Postgresql release policy for information on upcoming long-term support versions.

Question 6

How long does Amazon Rds Postgresql support each version?

Accepted Answer

On average, Amazon Rds Postgresql supports each release for approximately 63 months (~5.3 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
18	Nov 14, 2025	—	Feb 28, 2031	in 1725d	18.4	—	Active
17	Nov 14, 2024	—	Feb 28, 2030	in 1360d	17.10	—	Active
16	Nov 17, 2023	—	Feb 28, 2029	in 995d	16.14	—	Active
15	Feb 27, 2023	—	Feb 29, 2028	in 630d	15.18	—	Active
14	Feb 3, 2022	—	Feb 28, 2027	in 264d	14.23	—	Active
13	Feb 24, 2021	—	Feb 28, 2026	101d ago	13.23	—	EOL
12	Mar 31, 2020	—	Feb 28, 2025	466d ago	12.22	—	EOL
11	Mar 13, 2019	—	Feb 29, 2024	831d ago	11.22	—	EOL
10	Feb 27, 2018	—	Apr 30, 2023	1136d ago	10.23	—	EOL
9.6	Nov 11, 2016	—	Apr 30, 2022	1501d ago	9.6.24	—	EOL

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