diff --git a/.github/stale.yml b/.github/stale.yml
index 49264d6b..4c6edf28 100644
--- a/.github/stale.yml
+++ b/.github/stale.yml
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ exemptLabels:
   - early-stages
   - "bug: confirmed"
   - feedback
+  - task
 # Label to use when marking an issue as stale
 staleLabel: stale
 # Comment to post when marking an issue as stale. Set to `false` to disable