diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 06c77c6cfa13..aa04df17a909 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -6,8 +6,8 @@ This repository is the home of the next generation of JUnit, _JUnit 5_.
 
 ## Latest Releases
 
-- General Availability (GA): [JUnit 5.8.2](https://github.com/junit-team/junit5/releases/tag/r5.8.2) (November 28, 2021)
-- Preview (Milestone/Release Candidate): [JUnit 5.9.0-RC1](https://github.com/junit-team/junit5/releases/tag/r5.9.0-RC1) (July 4, 2022)
+- General Availability (GA): [JUnit 5.9.0](https://github.com/junit-team/junit5/releases/tag/r5.9.0) (July 26, 2022)
+- Preview (Milestone/Release Candidate): n/a
 
 ## Documentation
 
diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index 85e59570b686..05e31a8013af 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -1,13 +1,13 @@
 group           = org.junit
-version         = 5.9.0-SNAPSHOT
+version         = 5.9.0
 
 jupiterGroup    = org.junit.jupiter
 
 platformGroup   = org.junit.platform
-platformVersion = 1.9.0-SNAPSHOT
+platformVersion = 1.9.0
 
 vintageGroup    = org.junit.vintage
-vintageVersion  = 5.9.0-SNAPSHOT
+vintageVersion  = 5.9.0
 
 defaultBuiltBy  = JUnit Team