diff --git a/.github/stale.yml b/.github/stale.yml
index afc525a073..40a568cf22 100644
--- a/.github/stale.yml
+++ b/.github/stale.yml
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ daysUntilStale: 180
 # Number of days of inactivity before a stale issue is closed
 daysUntilClose: 30
 # Issues with these labels will never be considered stale
-exemptLabels: []
+exemptLabels: [ "enhancement" ]
 # Label to use when marking an issue as stale
 staleLabel: stale
 # Comment to post when marking an issue as stale. Set to `false` to disable