diff --git a/.github/workflows/tests.yml b/.github/workflows/tests.yml
index e8284c4df..6c9b42d3b 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/tests.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/tests.yml
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ name: build and run tests
 on:
   - push
   - pull_request
+  - workflow_dispatch
 
 jobs:
   tests: