diff --git a/servant/servant.cabal b/servant/servant.cabal
index a8098338..2d42c310 100644
--- a/servant/servant.cabal
+++ b/servant/servant.cabal
@@ -96,7 +96,7 @@ library
   -- Here can be exceptions if we really need features from the newer versions.
   build-depends:
       base-compat            >= 0.10.5   && < 0.12
-    , aeson                  >= 1.4.1.0  && < 1.5
+    , aeson                  >= 1.4.1.0  && < 1.6
     , attoparsec             >= 0.13.2.2 && < 0.14
     , bifunctors             >= 5.5.3    && < 5.6
     , case-insensitive       >= 1.2.0.11 && < 1.3