diff --git a/releasenotes/source/conf.py b/releasenotes/source/conf.py
index 88ebda1b2..4eaf48ee3 100644
--- a/releasenotes/source/conf.py
+++ b/releasenotes/source/conf.py
@@ -271,3 +271,6 @@ texinfo_documents = [
 
 # If true, do not generate a @detailmenu in the "Top" node's menu.
 # texinfo_no_detailmenu = False
+
+# -- Options for Internationalization output ------------------------------
+locale_dirs = ['locale/']