PostgreSQL 16 · Version Status
PostgreSQL 16 End of Life Date
PostgreSQL 16 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data reconciled from official vendor documentation and endoflife.date at every build; the source of each date is on the product page.
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PostgreSQL 16 is actively supported. EOL date: November 9, 2028.
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EOL Date
Nov 9, 2028
778 days remaining
Latest Release
16.15
Standard release
Release Date
Sep 14, 2023
PostgreSQL 16 series
Lifecycle detail
PostgreSQL 16 was released on September 14, 2023 and support is scheduled to end on November 9, 2028 — a planned supported lifespan of 5 years and 2 months, in line with the 5 years and 1 month median for PostgreSQL releases. Its most recent patch is 16.15, published August 10, 2026.
Attack Surface
30/30 Critical 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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| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
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| 6.3 |
6.3.2 |
Mar 1, 2003 |
EOL |
| 6.4 |
6.4.2 |
Oct 30, 2003 |
EOL |
| 6.5 |
6.5.3 |
Jun 9, 2004 |
EOL |
| 7.0 |
7.0.3 |
May 8, 2005 |
EOL |
| 7.1 |
7.1.3 |
Apr 13, 2006 |
EOL |
| 7.2 |
7.2.8 |
Feb 4, 2007 |
EOL |
| 7.3 |
7.3.21 |
Nov 27, 2007 |
EOL |
| 7.4 |
7.4.30 |
Oct 1, 2010 |
EOL |
What does PostgreSQL 16 end of life mean?
When 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: A CVE-based scan does not show the ongoing accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software versions. Some scanners flag unsupported versions of common products, but coverage varies, and none of them give you the date in advance. Running PostgreSQL 16 past its EOL date creates a growing attack surface that a clean scan result does not rule out.
Migrate to PostgreSQL 18 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does PostgreSQL 16 reach end of life?
PostgreSQL 16 reached end of life on November 9, 2028. That is 778 days remaining.
Is PostgreSQL 16 still supported?
Yes, PostgreSQL 16 is currently supported. The EOL date is November 9, 2028.
What should I upgrade to from PostgreSQL 16?
The recommended upgrade from PostgreSQL 16 is
PostgreSQL 18 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
PostgreSQL full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running PostgreSQL 16 past EOL?
When PostgreSQL 16 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate with no vendor fix. A CVE-based scan does not show this — it is the CVE blind spot; some scanners flag unsupported versions of common products, but coverage varies and none give the date in advance. Organizations running EOL PostgreSQL should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.
Does PostgreSQL track end-of-life by point release (e.g. PostgreSQL 18.1, PostgreSQL 18.2)?
No — PostgreSQL end-of-life dates apply to the entire 18.x release series, not individual point releases. A point release like PostgreSQL 18.1 or PostgreSQL 18.2 shares the same EOL date as PostgreSQL 18. Security patches stop for the entire 18.x line on that date, regardless of which patch version you are running. Check the table above for EOL dates by major version series.