Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 9.6 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 9.6 reached end of life on 30 Apr 2022. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 11 Nov 2016 | — |
| End of life | 30 Apr 2022 | 4.3 years ago |
| Latest release | 9.6.24 · 24 Jan 2022 | final |
Where to go from 9.6
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 9.6 still safe to use?
Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 9.6 reached end of life on 30 Apr 2022, 1,562 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 9.6?
Yes — the final release (9.6.24) 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 9.6 to?
Upgrade to Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 18, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 28 Feb 2031).