Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 12 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Amazon RDS for 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 RDS for PostgreSQL release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 31 Mar 2020 | — |
| End of life | 28 Feb 2025 | 1.4 years ago |
| Extended support ends | 29 Feb 2028 | 569 days left |
| Latest release | 12.22 · 3 Apr 2025 | final |
Where to go from 12
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 12 still safe to use?
Amazon RDS for 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 RDS for 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 RDS for PostgreSQL 12 to?
Upgrade to Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 18, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 28 Feb 2031).