diff --git a/.github/stale.yml b/.github/stale.yml
index b5fc535b0..d14139baf 100644
--- a/.github/stale.yml
+++ b/.github/stale.yml
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ daysUntilClose: 7
 exemptLabels:
   - enhancement
   - needsowner
+  - bug
 # Label to use when marking an issue as stale
 staleLabel: wontfix
 # Comment to post when marking an issue as stale. Set to `false` to disable