diff --git a/.github/dependabot.yml b/.github/dependabot.yml
index 2c48305b7..88d35338b 100644
--- a/.github/dependabot.yml
+++ b/.github/dependabot.yml
@@ -8,4 +8,5 @@ updates:
     schedule:
       interval: "weekly"
     cooldown:
-      default-days: 7
+      # Delay updates beyond the highest-risk window after a release.
+      default-days: 14