diff --git a/NEWS b/NEWS
index 173df14f..7ff97870 100644
--- a/NEWS
+++ b/NEWS
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-1.5.19.dev0
+1.5.19
  * #387: Fix error when configured source directories are not present on the filesystem at the time
    of backup. Now, Borg will complain, but the backup will still continue.
  * #455: Mention changing borgmatic path in cron documentation.
diff --git a/setup.py b/setup.py
index 357289a4..42cdc8a3 100644
--- a/setup.py
+++ b/setup.py
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 from setuptools import find_packages, setup
 
-VERSION = '1.5.19.dev0'
+VERSION = '1.5.19'
 
 
 setup(