diff --git a/.github/dependabot.yml b/.github/dependabot.yml
index 8ed51e274..c80381c6c 100644
--- a/.github/dependabot.yml
+++ b/.github/dependabot.yml
@@ -15,5 +15,4 @@ updates:
   - package-ecosystem: "gitsubmodule"
     directory: "/"
     schedule:
-      day: "monday"
-      interval: "weekly"
+      interval: "quarterly"