PostgreSQL 14 end of life: November 12, 2026
The PostgreSQL Global Development Group supports each major version for 5 years after its first release. After that, one final minor version ships and the version is end-of-life. For PostgreSQL 14 (first released September 30, 2021) the final release date is November 12, 2026.
Where you are
| Version | Final release |
|---|---|
| 14 | November 12, 2026 |
| 15 | November 11, 2027 |
| 16 | November 9, 2028 |
| 17 | November 8, 2029 |
| 18 | November 14, 2030 |
A sample plan
Illustrative example only. One primary and one replica on 14. Week 1: inventory extensions and client drivers. Week 2: restore a copy on 17 or 18 and run the test suite. Week 3: rehearse the switchover. Week 4: upgrade production in a planned window.
Note. Moving to the latest 14.x minor release is a good first step, but it is not a fix for end of life — plan the major upgrade.
Checklist
- ☐ Every database on 14 listed, with owners
- ☐ Extensions checked against the target version
- ☐ Upgrade method chosen and rehearsed on a copy
- ☐ Rollback plan written down
- ☐ Production window agreed
Free Gantt chart
Source: PostgreSQL Versioning Policy, postgresql.org/support/versioning. Checked 2026-11-01.