diff --git a/.github/dependabot.yml b/.github/dependabot.yml
index 315e454f23..034e8ce06b 100644
--- a/.github/dependabot.yml
+++ b/.github/dependabot.yml
@@ -15,4 +15,4 @@ updates:
   - package-ecosystem: "gitsubmodule"
     directory: "/"
     schedule:
-      interval: "weekly"
+      interval: "monthly"