Amazon DocumentDB 3.6 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Amazon DocumentDB 3.6 reached end of life on 30 Mar 2026. Standard support is over — security updates now require extended support, which runs to 30 Mar 2029.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Amazon DocumentDB release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 9 Jan 2019 | — |
| End of life | 30 Mar 2026 | 0.4 years ago |
| Extended support ends | 30 Mar 2029 | 964 days left |
| Latest release | — | final |
Where to go from 3.6
Recommended target: Amazon DocumentDB 8.0.
The newest actively supported branch is Amazon DocumentDB 8.0 (latest release ).
Frequently asked questions
Is Amazon DocumentDB 3.6 still safe to use?
Amazon DocumentDB 3.6 left standard support on 30 Mar 2026. It still receives security updates under extended support until 30 Mar 2029 — 964 days from now — but only if you are enrolled. Without it, no fixes reach you.
Can I still download Amazon DocumentDB 3.6?
Yes — the final release (3.6) 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 DocumentDB 3.6 to?
Upgrade to Amazon DocumentDB 8.0, the newest actively supported branch.