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PostgreSQL 19 preview details upcoming features ahead of anticipated release

PostgreSQL 19 is targeting general availability around autumn 2026, according to Hacker News.

Updated Sep 7, 2026 · 18:48 UTC1 reports

The short version

  • PostgreSQL 19 is currently in beta testing, with full release projected around September or October 2026.[Hacker News]
  • The upcoming database version implements SQL/PGQ property graphs alongside new query features such as ON CONFLICT DO SELECT.[Hacker News]
  • A planned REPACK command was recently reverted due to design issues and will not be included in version 19.[Hacker News]

Key facts

  • PostgreSQL 19 is in beta, with general availability expected around September or October 2026.[Hacker News]
  • The release implements the SQL/PGQ property-graph feature from SQL:2023.[Hacker News]
  • An ON CONFLICT DO SELECT clause has been added to INSERT statements.[Hacker News]
  • Multiple window functions now accept the SQL-standard IGNORE NULLS clause.[Hacker News]
  • The REPACK feature was reverted on August 27, 2026, due to design issues.[Hacker News]

What remains uncertain

  • The initial property graph implementation does not support variable-length paths.[Hacker News]
  • The exact general availability date remains approximate around September or October 2026.[Hacker News]

Sources

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