diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 9cefeaf..7520049 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -103,6 +103,8 @@ Note that when [integrating with Devise](#devise-integration), the URL path will
   instance will be passed to this callable if it has an arity of 1. If the value is a string,
   the string will be returned, when the `RelayState` is called. Optional.
 
+* `:slo_enabled` - Enables or disables Single Logout (SLO). Set to `false` to disable SLO. Defaults to `true`. Optional.
+
 * `:idp_sso_service_url_runtime_params` - A dynamic mapping of request params that exist
   during the request phase of OmniAuth that should to be sent to the IdP after a specific
   mapping. So for example, a param `original_request_param` with value `original_param_value`,
@@ -112,7 +114,7 @@ Note that when [integrating with Devise](#devise-integration), the URL path will
 * `:idp_cert` - The identity provider's certificate in PEM format. Takes precedence
   over the fingerprint option below. This option or `:idp_cert_multi` or `:idp_cert_fingerprint` must
   be present.
-  
+
 * `:idp_cert_multi` - Multiple identity provider certificates in PEM format. Takes precedence
 over the fingerprint option below. This option `:idp_cert` or `:idp_cert_fingerprint` must
 be present.
@@ -192,7 +194,9 @@ Single Logout can be Service Provider initiated or Identity Provider initiated.
 For SP initiated logout, the `idp_slo_service_url` option must be set to the logout url on the IdP,
 and users directed to `user_saml_omniauth_authorize_path + '/spslo'` after logging out locally. For
 IdP initiated logout, logout requests from the IdP should go to `/auth/saml/slo` (this can be
-advertised in metadata by setting the `single_logout_service_url` config option).
+advertised in metadata by setting the `single_logout_service_url` config option). If you wish to
+disable Single Logout entirely (both SP and IdP initiated), set `:slo_enabled => false`; the `/auth/saml/slo`
+and `/auth/saml/spslo` endpoints will then respond with HTTP 501 Not Implemented.
 
 When using Devise as an authentication solution, the SP initiated flow can be integrated
 in the `SessionsController#destroy` action.
diff --git a/lib/omniauth/strategies/saml.rb b/lib/omniauth/strategies/saml.rb
index 014a607..ceeb292 100644
--- a/lib/omniauth/strategies/saml.rb
+++ b/lib/omniauth/strategies/saml.rb
@@ -28,6 +28,7 @@ def self.inherited(subclass)
         last_name: ["last_name", "lastname", "lastName"]
       }
       option :slo_default_relay_state
+      option :slo_enabled, true
       option :uid_attribute
       option :idp_slo_session_destroy, proc { |_env, session| session.clear }
 
@@ -73,8 +74,12 @@ def other_phase
           if on_subpath?(:metadata)
             other_phase_for_metadata
           elsif on_subpath?(:slo)
+            return slo_disabled_response unless slo_enabled?
+
             other_phase_for_slo
           elsif on_subpath?(:spslo)
+            return slo_disabled_response unless slo_enabled?
+
             other_phase_for_spslo
           else
             call_app!
@@ -259,6 +264,14 @@ def other_phase_for_spslo
         end
       end
 
+      def slo_enabled?
+        !!options[:slo_enabled]
+      end
+
+      def slo_disabled_response
+        Rack::Response.new("Not Implemented", 501, { "Content-Type" => "text/html" }).finish
+      end
+
       def add_request_attributes_to(settings)
         settings.attribute_consuming_service.service_name options.attribute_service_name
         settings.sp_entity_id = options.sp_entity_id
diff --git a/spec/omniauth/strategies/saml_spec.rb b/spec/omniauth/strategies/saml_spec.rb
index c807da0..a662a84 100644
--- a/spec/omniauth/strategies/saml_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/omniauth/strategies/saml_spec.rb
@@ -268,7 +268,6 @@ def post_xml(xml = :example_response, opts = {})
         expect(last_request.env['omniauth.error'].message).to eq("SAML response missing 'missing_attribute' attribute")
       end
     end
-
   end
 
   describe 'POST /auth/saml/slo' do
@@ -333,6 +332,18 @@ def post_xml(xml = :example_response, opts = {})
         end
       end
     end
+
+    context "when SLO is disabled" do
+      before do
+        saml_options[:slo_enabled] = false
+        post "/auth/saml/slo"
+      end
+
+      it "should return not implemented" do
+        expect(last_response.status).to eq 501
+        expect(last_response.body).to eq "Not Implemented"
+      end
+    end
   end
 
   describe 'POST /auth/saml/spslo' do
@@ -368,6 +379,18 @@ def test_default_relay_state(static_default_relay_state = nil, &block_default_re
       expect(last_response.status).to eq 501
       expect(last_response.body).to match /Not Implemented/
     end
+
+    context "when SLO is disabled" do
+      before do
+        saml_options[:slo_enabled] = false
+        post "/auth/saml/spslo"
+      end
+
+      it "should return not implemented" do
+        expect(last_response.status).to eq 501
+        expect(last_response.body).to eq "Not Implemented"
+      end
+    end
   end
 
   describe 'POST /auth/saml/metadata' do