PostgreSQL version support matrix
| Version | Released | EOL |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | 2026-09 | 2031-11 |
| 17 | 2024-09 | 2029-11 |
| 16 | 2023-09 | 2028-11 |
| 15 | 2022-10 | 2027-11 |
A major version receives five years of minor releases. Plan upgrades at least a year before EOL — extension compatibility, not the upgrade itself, is usually the long pole.