diff --git a/build.gradle b/build.gradle
index 139a83f09a7..1b3af493b86 100644
--- a/build.gradle
+++ b/build.gradle
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ ext {
 	hsqldbVersion        = "2.4.1"
 	jackson2Version      = "2.9.9"
 	jettyVersion         = "9.4.18.v20190429"
-	junit5Version        = "5.4.2"
+	junit5Version        = "5.5.0-RC1"
 	kotlinVersion        = "1.3.31"
 	log4jVersion         = "2.11.2"
 	nettyVersion         = "4.1.36.Final"