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 8.0.40 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 — 8 versions in active support. Also see Amazon CDK EOSL dates for related end-of-life information.
Currently Supported Amazon RDS for MySQL Releases - Active EOS/EOSL Support (8)
| Release | Released | Security Support | Minor Standard Support | Extended Support | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.4.9 | (2 months ago) | (in 3 years) | (in 10 months) | (in 6 years) | 8.4.9 (1 month and 4 weeks ago) |
| 8.4.8 | (5 months ago) | (in 3 years) | (in 6 months) | (in 6 years) | 8.4.8 (5 months ago) |
| 8.4.7 | (8 months ago) | (in 3 years) | (in 4 months) | (in 6 years) | 8.4.7 (7 months ago) |
| 8.4.6 | (11 months ago) | (in 3 years) | (in 2 months) | (in 6 years) | 8.4.6 (11 months ago) |
| 8.4.5 | (1 year and 2 months ago) | (in 3 years) | (in 2 months) | (in 6 years) | 8.4.5 (1 year and 2 months ago) |
| 8.4.4 | (1 year and 5 months ago) | (in 3 years) | (1 month and 1 week ago) | (in 6 years) | 8.4.4 (1 year and 4 months ago) |
| 8.4 | (1 year and 7 months ago) | (in 3 years) | (in 3 years) | (in 6 years) | 8.4.9 (1 month and 4 weeks ago) |
| 8.4.3 | (1 year and 8 months ago) | (in 3 years) | (1 month and 1 week ago) | (in 6 years) | 8.4.3 (1 year and 7 months ago) |
Amazon RDS for MySQL Releases Nearing End of Life - Support Ending Soon (8)
| Release | Released | Security Support | Minor Standard Support | Extended Support | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.0.40 | (1 year and 8 months ago) | (in 3 weeks and 3 days) | (1 month and 1 week ago) | (in 3 years) | 8.0.40 (1 year and 7 months ago) |
| 8.0.41 | (1 year and 5 months ago) | (in 3 weeks and 3 days) | (1 month and 1 week ago) | (in 3 years) | 8.0.41 (1 year and 4 months ago) |
| 8.0.42 | (1 year and 2 months ago) | (in 3 weeks and 3 days) | (in 3 weeks and 3 days) | (in 3 years) | 8.0.42 (1 year and 2 months ago) |
| 8.0.43 | (11 months ago) | (in 3 weeks and 3 days) | (in 3 weeks and 3 days) | (in 3 years) | 8.0.43 (11 months ago) |
| 8.0.44 | (8 months ago) | (in 3 weeks and 3 days) | (in 3 weeks and 3 days) | (in 3 years) | 8.0.44 (7 months ago) |
| 8.0.45 | (5 months ago) | (in 3 weeks and 3 days) | (in 3 weeks and 3 days) | (in 3 years) | 8.0.45 (5 months ago) |
| 8.0.46 | (2 months ago) | (in 3 weeks and 3 days) | (in 3 weeks and 3 days) | (in 3 years) | 8.0.46 (1 month and 4 weeks ago) |
| 8.0 | (7 years and 8 months ago) | (in 3 weeks and 3 days) | (in 3 weeks and 3 days) | (in 3 years) | 8.0.46 (1 month and 4 weeks ago) |
Amazon RDS for MySQL End of Life (EOL) Releases - No Longer Supported (2)
| Release | Released | Security Support | Minor Standard Support | Extended Support | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7 | (10 years and 4 months ago) | (2 years and 4 months ago) | (2 years and 4 months ago) | (in 2 years and 11 months) | 5.7.44 (1 year and 4 months ago) |
| 5.6 | (13 years ago) | (4 years and 4 months ago) | (4 years and 4 months ago) | — | 5.6 (13 years 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 8 supported releases. Amazon RDS for MySQL 8.4.9 is the latest, with active support through Jul 31, 2029. Amazon RDS for MySQL 8.4.8 is also supported until Jul 31, 2029. Note that Amazon RDS for MySQL 8.0.40 support ends on Jul 31, 2026 — plan your upgrade before then. Also see Amazon MSK EOSL information for related end-of-life information.
Amazon RDS for MySQL Versions Nearing End of Life
8 Amazon RDS for MySQL releases are reaching End of Life (EOL) within 6 months. Amazon RDS for MySQL 8.0.40 support ends on Jul 31, 2026. Amazon RDS for MySQL 8.0.41 follows on Jul 31, 2026. Upgrade to Amazon RDS for MySQL 8.4.9 to stay on a supported release. Also see OpenSearch end of support for related end-of-life information.
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.