Option to increase SQS delay queues maximum limit from default 15 minutes

Question

I'm from Freshworks. We have a use case to support callback for up to 48 hours. Want to know the option to increase the SQS delay queue maximum limit from 15 minutes to 48 hours

Accepted Answer

SQS only supports delays of up to 15 minutes. Instead, use EventBridge Scheduler to schedule a task in 48 hours, that will handle the message (send it to a queue, invoke a Lambda, call an HTTP API, etc.).

Answer

Hello.

The SQS delay queue can be set from 0 seconds to 15 minutes.  
I don't think this limit can be extended.  
https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSSimpleQueueService/latest/SQSDeveloperGuide/sqs-delay-queues.html  
> The default (minimum) delay for a queue is 0 seconds. The maximum is 15 minutes.

Answer

Hi,

Riku is right: 15 min max cannot be increased

I understand that you want to shift delivery to the consumer for 48h. In that case, I would suggest to create a delivery queue in which you repost your messages after 48h. Some Lambda would read it from the reception queue and store it in a buffer (let's say DynamoDB). Another Lambda would monitor the buffer and repost in Delivery queue after 48h.

Best,

Didier

Option to increase SQS delay queues maximum limit from default 15 minutes

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