diff --git a/.github/dependabot.yml b/.github/dependabot.yml
index 0a575c0..5152e7e 100644
--- a/.github/dependabot.yml
+++ b/.github/dependabot.yml
@@ -4,7 +4,11 @@ updates:
     directory: "/service"
     schedule:
       interval: "weekly"
+    cooldown:
+      default-days: 7
   - package-ecosystem: "gradle"
     directory: "/gpcc-mocks"
     schedule:
       interval: "weekly"
+    cooldown:
+      default-days: 7
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