diff --git a/build.gradle b/build.gradle
index c6d834f640..630278c1fa 100644
--- a/build.gradle
+++ b/build.gradle
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ ext {
 	hsqldbVersion        = "2.4.1"
 	jackson2Version      = "2.9.8"
 	jettyVersion         = "9.4.14.v20181114"
-	junit5Version        = "5.3.2"
+	junit5Version        = "5.4.0-RC1"
 	kotlinVersion        = "1.3.20"
 	log4jVersion         = "2.11.1"
 	nettyVersion         = "4.1.33.Final"