Azure Database for PostgreSQL 16 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Azure Database for PostgreSQL 16 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 9 Nov 2028.
823 days of security support left
56% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 15 Oct 2023 → 9 Nov 2028.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Azure Database for PostgreSQL release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 15 Oct 2023 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 9 Nov 2028 | in 823 days |
| Latest release | — | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Azure Database for PostgreSQL 18 extends security support by about 735 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 16 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azure Database for PostgreSQL 18 | 14 Nov 2030 | 1,558 | +735 days |
| Azure Database for PostgreSQL 17 | 8 Nov 2029 | 1,187 | +364 days |
| Azure Database for PostgreSQL 16 | 9 Nov 2028 | 823 | this branch |
| Azure Database for PostgreSQL 15 | 11 Nov 2027 | 459 | -364 days |
| Azure Database for PostgreSQL 14 | 12 Nov 2026 | 95 | -728 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Azure Database for PostgreSQL 16 reach end of life?
Azure Database for PostgreSQL 16 reaches end of life on 9 Nov 2028 — 823 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Azure Database for PostgreSQL 16 still supported?
Yes. Azure Database for PostgreSQL 16 is currently maintained. Latest release: —.
What happens when Azure Database for PostgreSQL 16 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 9 Nov 2028 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Azure Database for PostgreSQL 16?
823 days. Moving to Azure Database for PostgreSQL 18 instead buys roughly 735 more days of security support.