diff --git a/.github/renovate.json b/.github/renovate.json
index da220af..433856f 100644
--- a/.github/renovate.json
+++ b/.github/renovate.json
@@ -5,7 +5,8 @@
   "labels": ["dependencies"],
   "lockFileMaintenance": {
     "enabled": true,
-    "automerge": true
+    "automerge": true,
+    "schedule": ["on the first day of the month"]
   },
   "packageRules": [
     {