diff --git a/.github/dependabot.yml b/.github/dependabot.yml
index 6b753f278..2c4343d07 100644
--- a/.github/dependabot.yml
+++ b/.github/dependabot.yml
@@ -5,8 +5,12 @@ updates:
     open-pull-requests-limit: 0 # security updates only
     schedule:
       interval: daily
+    cooldown:
+      default-days: 7
 
   - package-ecosystem: github-actions
     directory: '/'
     schedule:
       interval: daily
+    cooldown:
+      default-days: 7