Amazon RDS for MariaDB 10.5 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Amazon RDS for MariaDB 10.5 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 31 Aug 2026.
22 days of security support left
10.5.29 latest release
99% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 21 Jan 2021 → 31 Aug 2026.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Amazon RDS for MariaDB release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 21 Jan 2021 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 31 Aug 2026 | in 22 days |
| Latest release | 10.5.29 · 20 May 2025 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Amazon RDS for MariaDB 11.8 extends security support by about 1,399 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 10.5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon RDS for MariaDB 11.8 | 30 Jun 2030 | 1,421 | +1,399 days |
| Amazon RDS for MariaDB 11.4 | 31 May 2029 | 1,026 | +1,004 days |
| Amazon RDS for MariaDB 10.11 | 29 Feb 2028 | 569 | +547 days |
| Amazon RDS for MariaDB 10.6 | 30 Nov 2026 | 113 | +91 days |
| Amazon RDS for MariaDB 10.5 | 31 Aug 2026 | 22 | this branch |
Frequently asked questions
When does Amazon RDS for MariaDB 10.5 reach end of life?
Amazon RDS for MariaDB 10.5 reaches end of life on 31 Aug 2026 — 22 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Amazon RDS for MariaDB 10.5 still supported?
Yes. Amazon RDS for MariaDB 10.5 is currently maintained. Latest release: 10.5.29, published 20 May 2025.
What happens when Amazon RDS for MariaDB 10.5 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 31 Aug 2026 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Amazon RDS for MariaDB 10.5?
22 days. Moving to Amazon RDS for MariaDB 11.8 instead buys roughly 1,399 more days of security support.