Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 16 · Version Status
Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 16 End of Life Date
Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 16 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 16 is actively supported. EOL date: February 28, 2029.
📅 Get reminded before Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 16 reaches EOL on February 28, 2029 — alerts 90, 30 & 7 days out.
EOL Date
Feb 28, 2029
934 days remaining
Latest Release
16.14
Standard release
Release Date
Nov 17, 2023
Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 16 series
Extended Support
Feb 29, 2032
Amazon RDS Extended Support · paid
Lifecycle detail
Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 16 was released on November 17, 2023 and support is scheduled to end on February 28, 2029 — a planned supported lifespan of 5 years and 4 months, in line with the 5 years and 2 months median for Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL releases. Its most recent patch is 16.14, published May 14, 2026.
Attack Surface
10/30 Medium tier
CISA KEV Exposure
0/20 Not in KEV
Extended Support
0/10 Available
EOL Risk Score™ — proprietary methodology by endoflife.ai. Factors: EOL recency, attack surface breadth, CISA KEV catalog presence, extended support availability. Updated at every build.
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All Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
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| 9.6 |
9.6.24 |
Apr 30, 2022 |
EOL |
| 10 |
10.23 |
Apr 30, 2023 |
EOL |
| 11 |
11.22 |
Feb 29, 2024 |
EOL |
| 12 |
12.22 |
Feb 28, 2025 |
EOL |
| 13 |
13.23 |
Feb 28, 2026 |
EOL |
| 14 |
14.23 |
Feb 28, 2027 |
Active |
| 15 |
15.18 |
Feb 29, 2028 |
Active |
| → 16 |
16.14 |
Feb 28, 2029 |
Active |
What does Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 16 end of life mean?
When Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 16 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches for this version. CVEs discovered after the EOL date are publicly disclosed on the National Vulnerability Database with no patch available. Exploit code frequently appears on GitHub within days of disclosure.
The CVE blind spot: Most vulnerability scanners check for known CVEs but do not flag the ongoing accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software versions. Running Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 16 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 18 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 16 reach end of life?
Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 16 reached end of life on February 28, 2029. That is 934 days remaining.
Is Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 16 still supported?
Yes, Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 16 is currently supported. The EOL date is February 28, 2029.
What should I upgrade to from Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 16?
The recommended upgrade from Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 16 is
Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 18 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 16 past EOL?
When Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 16 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate with no remediation path. Most vulnerability scanners do not flag this — it is the CVE blind spot. Organizations running EOL Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.