diff --git a/.github/workflows/python-app.yml b/.github/workflows/python-app.yml
index 2a62612..e10bc20 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/python-app.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/python-app.yml
@@ -6,9 +6,9 @@ name: Pytest and Linting
 
 on:
   push:
-    branches: ["main"]
+    branches: ["main", "release-**"]
   pull_request:
-    branches: ["main"]
+    branches: ["main", "release-**"]
 
 permissions:
   contents: read