Amazon RDS for MySQL End of Life (EOL) Dates and End of Support (EOS) Dates
2 Amazon RDS for MySQL versions have reached End of Life (EOL) and End of Support (EOS), including Amazon RDS for MySQL 5.7 (EOL date: Feb 29, 2024) — no longer receiving security updates or patches. Amazon RDS for MySQL 8.0 reaches its End of Support date on Jul 31, 2026 — plan your upgrade path now. Amazon RDS for MySQL 8.4.9 is the current supported release, with support through Jul 31, 2029. See XCP-ng version lifecycle for related EOL and end-of-support information.
Currently Supported Amazon RDS for MySQL Releases - Active EOS/EOSL Support (1)
| Release | Released | Security Support | Extended Support | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.4 | (1 year and 6 months ago) | (in 3 years and 2 months) | (in 6 years and 2 months) | 8.4.9 (2 weeks ago) |
Amazon RDS for MySQL Releases Nearing End of Life - Support Ending Soon (1)
| Release | Released | Security Support | Extended Support | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.0 | (7 years and 6 months ago) | (in 2 months) | (in 3 years and 2 months) | 8.0.46 (2 weeks ago) |
Amazon RDS for MySQL End of Life (EOL) Releases - No Longer Supported (2)
| Release | Released | Security Support | Extended Support | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7 | (10 years and 3 months ago) | (2 years and 2 months ago) | (in 9 months) | 5.7.44 (1 year and 3 months ago) |
| 5.6 | (12 years and 10 months ago) | (4 years and 2 months ago) | — | 5.6 (12 years and 10 months ago) |
Amazon RDS for MySQL End of Life & Support Summary
Which Amazon RDS for MySQL Versions Are Currently Supported?
Amazon RDS for MySQL currently has 1 supported release. Amazon RDS for MySQL 8.4.9 is the latest, with active support through Jul 31, 2029. Note that Amazon RDS for MySQL 8.0 support ends on Jul 31, 2026 — plan your upgrade before then.
Amazon RDS for MySQL Versions Nearing End of Life
1 Amazon RDS for MySQL release is reaching End of Life (EOL) within 6 months. Amazon RDS for MySQL 8.0 support ends on Jul 31, 2026. Upgrade to Amazon RDS for MySQL 8.4.9 to stay on a supported release.
Amazon RDS for MySQL End of Life (EOL) Version History
2 Amazon RDS for MySQL releases have reached End of Life (EOL) and End of Support (EOS) — no longer receiving updates or patches. Amazon RDS for MySQL 5.7 reached EOL on Feb 29, 2024. Amazon RDS for MySQL 8.4.9 is the recommended upgrade for users still on End of Life versions.