diff --git a/.github/workflows/run_dandi_read_tests.yml b/.github/workflows/run_dandi_read_tests.yml
index 0d9e165d8..df9ef4613 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/run_dandi_read_tests.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/run_dandi_read_tests.yml
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ jobs:
       - name: Set up Python
         uses: actions/setup-python@v5
         with:
-          python-version: '3.11'
+          python-version: '3.12'
 
       - name: Install run dependencies
         run: |