Azure Database for PostgreSQL flexible server: October 21, 2026 release

The October 21, 2026 version of Azure Database for PostgreSQL is now available. This version introduces new features and enhancements, resolves known issues, and includes essential security patches to ensure optimal performance and security.

Note

New servers created on or after October 21, 2026, automatically onboard to this latest version. Existing servers update during their next scheduled maintenance. Azure deployments roll out region by region, so availability might vary and the global rollout can take up to one month. Monitor your scheduled maintenance notifications to know when the update will be applied to your server.

Engine version changes

  • No PostgreSQL minor version change.

Features

  • Added support for zstd WAL compression through the wal_compression server parameter for PostgreSQL 15, 16, and 17.

Improvements

  • Updated anon extension to 3.2.2.
  • Updated pgvector extension to 0.8.7.
  • Updated orafce extension to 4.16.13.
  • Multiple security fixes and hardening improvements to enhance platform security and reliability.

Known issue fixes

  • No known issue fixes.