diff --git a/.github/stale.yml b/.github/stale.yml
index 3cc094aeec..2a49343fa7 100644
--- a/.github/stale.yml
+++ b/.github/stale.yml
@@ -6,6 +6,8 @@ daysUntilClose: 7
 exemptLabels:
   - blocker
   - regression
+  - bug
+  - 'pull request accepted'
 # 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