diff --git a/.github/stale.yml b/.github/stale.yml
index 8488e668..7d5e41cc 100644
--- a/.github/stale.yml
+++ b/.github/stale.yml
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ exemptLabels:
   - adaptation
   - new features
   - suggest
+  - pending
 # 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
@@ -16,4 +17,4 @@ markComment: >
   recent activity. It will be closed if no further activity occurs. Thank you
   for your contributions.
 # Comment to post when closing a stale issue. Set to `false` to disable
-closeComment: false
\ No newline at end of file
+closeComment: false