diff --git a/config/initializers/sidekiq.rb b/config/initializers/sidekiq.rb
index 74e6ce9a2..1a058f585 100644
--- a/config/initializers/sidekiq.rb
+++ b/config/initializers/sidekiq.rb
@@ -32,7 +32,9 @@ Redis.silence_deprecations = true
 
 Sidekiq.configure_server do |config|
   config.on(:startup) do
-    Sidekiq::Cron::Job.load_from_hash YAML.load_file("config/sidekiq_cron_schedule.yml")
+    unless FeatureToggle.maintenance_mode_enabled?
+      Sidekiq::Cron::Job.load_from_hash YAML.load_file("config/sidekiq_cron_schedule.yml")
+    end
   end
 
   config.on(:shutdown) do