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PostgreSQL 19 Beta 1 is now available in Amazon RDS Database Preview Environment

Published
June 8, 2026
https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2026/06/postgresql-19-beta-1-amazon-rds-database-preview-environment/

Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 19 Beta 1 Available

PostgreSQL 19 Beta 1 is now available in the Amazon RDS Database Preview Environment, allowing you to evaluate the pre-release of PostgreSQL 19 on Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL. This version introduces native graph query support via SQL Property Graph Queries (SQL/PGQ), concurrent table repacking, and enhanced logical replication capabilities.

New Features

  • Native Graph Query Support: Express complex relationship traversals directly in standard SQL.
  • Concurrent Table Repacking: Rebuilds tables and reclaims unused storage without downtime.
  • Enhanced Logical Replication: Automatically synchronizes sequence values and can be enabled dynamically without server restart.

What to do

  • Deploy PostgreSQL 19 Beta 1 in the Amazon RDS Database Preview Environment.
  • Evaluate new features and capabilities.
  • Use PostgreSQL dump and load functionality to manage your databases.

Source: AWS release notes




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