diff --git a/.github/workflows/backup-db.yml b/.github/workflows/backup-db.yml
index 158fc4772..d7e4378e6 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/backup-db.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/backup-db.yml
@@ -22,9 +22,8 @@ on:
         description: |
           Name of the database server. Default is the live server. When backing up a point-in-time (PTR) server, use the full name of the PTR server. (Optional)
 
-  # uncomment to enable after production migration
-  #schedule:
-  #  - cron: "0 4 * * *" # 04:00 UTC
+  schedule:
+    - cron: "0 4 * * *" # 04:00 UTC
 
 env:
   SERVICE_NAME: refer-serious-misconduct