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PostgreSQL 14 end of life: November 12, 2026

The PostgreSQL community ends support for version 14 with its final release on November 12, 2026. On Amazon RDS, standard support for 14 ends on February 28, 2027.

 

Key dates

DateWhat happensHow sure
November 12, 2026PostgreSQL community end of life for 14 (final release)Exact date
February 28, 2027RDS end of standard support for PostgreSQL 14Exact date
March 1, 2027RDS Extended Support year 1 pricing startsExact date
March 1, 2029RDS Extended Support year 3 pricing startsExact date
February 28, 2030RDS end of Extended Support for PostgreSQL 14Exact date

Who is affected

Anyone running PostgreSQL 14, self-managed or on a managed service. This page tracks the community date and the AWS RDS dates. Other managed services set their own dates, so check your provider.

What happens at end of life

After the final release the community publishes no more fixes for 14. On RDS you can keep running 14 past February 28, 2027 under paid Extended Support, which AWS offers until February 28, 2030.

Migration options

  • Upgrade to PostgreSQL 17 or 18

    Both have long support runways. On RDS, standard support runs to February 28, 2030 for 17 and February 28, 2031 for 18. Test extensions, drivers and query plans on a restored copy first.

  • Upgrade to PostgreSQL 16

    A smaller jump with support to February 28, 2029 on RDS. Fine if you only need a safe interim step.

Cost note

RDS Extended Support is billed on top of your normal instance charges from March 1, 2027. Check AWS pricing for current rates. We have not estimated a dollar figure.

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Common questions

When does PostgreSQL 14 reach end of life?+
PostgreSQL community end of life for 14 (final release): November 12, 2026 (exact date). The PostgreSQL community ends support for version 14 with its final release on November 12, 2026. On Amazon RDS, standard support for 14 ends on February 28, 2027.
Who is affected by the PostgreSQL 14 end of life?+
Anyone running PostgreSQL 14, self-managed or on a managed service. This page tracks the community date and the AWS RDS dates. Other managed services set their own dates, so check your provider.
What should I migrate PostgreSQL 14 to?+
Upgrade to PostgreSQL 17 or 18. Both have long support runways. On RDS, standard support runs to February 28, 2030 for 17 and February 28, 2031 for 18. Test extensions, drivers and query plans on a restored copy first. Upgrade to PostgreSQL 16. A smaller jump with support to February 28, 2029 on RDS. Fine if you only need a safe interim step.

Sources

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