diff --git a/.github/workflows/auto-close-stale-pr.yml b/.github/workflows/auto-close-stale-pr.yml
index 5477ae1f..51d2e351 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/auto-close-stale-pr.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/auto-close-stale-pr.yml
@@ -17,4 +17,5 @@ jobs:
           close-pr-message: "This pull request has been closed because it has been inactive for 28 days. You may submit a new pull request if desired."
           days-before-pr-stale: 21
           days-before-pr-close: 7
+          exempt-draft-pr: true
           repo-token: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}