diff --git a/.asf.yaml b/.asf.yaml
index d549e6f0fa0..e1d9b7be42d 100644
--- a/.asf.yaml
+++ b/.asf.yaml
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ github:
     # Enable squash button
     squash: true
     # Disable merge button
-    merge: true
+    merge: false
     # Enable rebase button
     rebase: true
   protected_branches: