The PostgreSQL Global Development Group lists November 12, 2026, as the final release date for PostgreSQL 14. After the final release, the upstream project will stop shipping security patches and bug fixes for the 14.x series. PostgreSQL versioning policy

If you run a managed database , check your provider’s timeline too. Maintenance schedules, supported upgrade paths, and extended support terms vary by service. Confirm when your provider’s coverage ends and whether that date affects your patching or compliance requirements.

If PostgreSQL 14 is still in your stack, start with an inventory. Find out where it runs, which applications depend on it, and how much time you’ll need to rehearse the upgrade and recover if something breaks.

1. Find every PostgreSQL 14 server and assign an owner

Start with your cloud database inventory, deployment manifests, and self-managed hosts. Check production, staging, QA, and disaster recovery environments.…