diff --git a/data/timeline.timer b/data/timeline.timer
index 0569645dc..3f360d6f7 100644
--- a/data/timeline.timer
+++ b/data/timeline.timer
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ Documentation=man:snapper(8) man:snapper-configs(5)
 
 [Timer]
 OnCalendar=hourly
+Persistent=true
 
 [Install]
 WantedBy=timers.target