diff --git a/.github/stale.yml b/.github/stale.yml
index 1ddb59e7..15893644 100644
--- a/.github/stale.yml
+++ b/.github/stale.yml
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ exemptLabels:
   - urgent
   - necessary
   - help wanted
+  - RFC
 # 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