Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 11 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 11 reached end of life on 29 Feb 2024. Standard support is over — security updates now require extended support, which runs to 31 Mar 2027.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 13 Mar 2019 | — |
| End of life | 29 Feb 2024 | 2.4 years ago |
| Extended support ends | 31 Mar 2027 | 234 days left |
| Latest release | 11.22 · 14 May 2024 | final |
Where to go from 11
Recommended target: Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 18 (supported until 28 Feb 2031).
The newest actively supported branch is Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 18 (latest release 18.4).
Frequently asked questions
Is Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 11 still safe to use?
Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 11 left standard support on 29 Feb 2024. It still receives security updates under extended support until 31 Mar 2027 — 234 days from now — but only if you are enrolled. Without it, no fixes reach you.
Can I still download Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 11?
Yes — the final release (11.22) 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 RDS for PostgreSQL 11 to?
Upgrade to Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 18, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 28 Feb 2031).