diff --git a/.github/dependabot.yml b/.github/dependabot.yml
index 12301490..16a9d1e5 100644
--- a/.github/dependabot.yml
+++ b/.github/dependabot.yml
@@ -1,6 +1,8 @@
 version: 2
 updates:
   - package-ecosystem: "github-actions"
+    cooldown:
+      default-days: 7
     directory: "/"
     schedule:
       interval: "daily"
diff --git a/changelog.md b/changelog.md
index a0be9742..c3d28d0b 100644
--- a/changelog.md
+++ b/changelog.md
@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ Internal
 --------
 * Naming and commentary in `publish.yml` workflow.
 * Build Docker image as part of regular CI tests.
+* One week cooldown for dependabot.
 
 
 2.24.4 (2026/09/12)