diff --git a/.github/workflows/stale.yml b/.github/workflows/stale.yml
index d3a264a71f..817763ac59 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/stale.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/stale.yml
@@ -31,4 +31,4 @@ jobs:
             Thank you for your contributions.
           days-before-stale: 14
           days-before-close: 7
-          exempt-issue-labels: 'enhancement,feature,bug,announcement,layout-v3'
+          exempt-issue-labels: 'enhancement,feature,bug,announcement,epic'