diff --git a/.github/dependabot.yml b/.github/dependabot.yml
index 382fae0..24a59e9 100644
--- a/.github/dependabot.yml
+++ b/.github/dependabot.yml
@@ -17,6 +17,8 @@ updates:
       interval: daily
       time: "03:00"
       timezone: Europe/Berlin
+    cooldown:
+      default-days: 7
 
   - package-ecosystem: "github-actions"
     directory: ".github/workflows"
@@ -28,3 +30,5 @@ updates:
       day: saturday
       time: "03:00"
       timezone: Europe/Berlin
+    cooldown:
+      default-days: 7