Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL 12 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL 12 reached end of life on 28 Feb 2025. Standard support is over — security updates now require extended support, which runs to 29 Feb 2028.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 14 Nov 2019 | — |
| End of life | 28 Feb 2025 | 1.4 years ago |
| Extended support ends | 29 Feb 2028 | 569 days left |
| Latest release | 12.22 · 13 Dec 2024 | final |
Where to go from 12
Recommended target: Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL 18 (supported until 28 Feb 2031).
The newest actively supported branch is Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL 18 (latest release 18.3).
Frequently asked questions
Is Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL 12 still safe to use?
Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL 12 left standard support on 28 Feb 2025. It still receives security updates under extended support until 29 Feb 2028 — 569 days from now — but only if you are enrolled. Without it, no fixes reach you.
Can I still download Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL 12?
Yes — the final release (12.22) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL 12 to?
Upgrade to Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL 18, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 28 Feb 2031).