diff --git a/build.gradle b/build.gradle
index 8da34d26..82ee9c39 100644
--- a/build.gradle
+++ b/build.gradle
@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ ext {
 	logbackVersion = '1.2.3'
 	micrometerVersion = '1.3.8'
 	mockitoVersion = '3.0.0'
-	rabbitmqVersion = project.hasProperty('rabbitmqVersion') ? project.rabbitmqVersion : '5.7.3'
+	rabbitmqVersion = project.hasProperty('rabbitmqVersion') ? project.rabbitmqVersion : '5.9.0'
 	rabbitmqHttpClientVersion = '3.2.0.RELEASE'
 	reactorVersion = 'Dysprosium-SR7'
 	springDataCommonsVersion = '2.3.0.RC1'