diff --git a/.github/workflows/rust-tests.yml b/.github/workflows/rust-tests.yml
index 3fb7bf427..654d698be 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/rust-tests.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/rust-tests.yml
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ jobs:
       matrix:
         rust:
           # MSRV; most not be higher than the clippy rust version in checks.yml
-          - "1.52"
+          - "1.53"
           - "stable"
         os:
           - ubuntu-latest
diff --git a/rust/taskchampion/src/lib.rs b/rust/taskchampion/src/lib.rs
index 058620e68..fca896f4e 100644
--- a/rust/taskchampion/src/lib.rs
+++ b/rust/taskchampion/src/lib.rs
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ for more information about the design and usage of the tool.
 
 # Minimum Supported Rust Version (MSRV)
 
-This crate supports Rust version 1.52 and higher.
+This crate supports Rust version 1.53 and higher.
 
  */