diff --git a/safekeeper/src/wal_backup_partial.rs b/safekeeper/src/wal_backup_partial.rs
index 4e5b34a9bf..5ecb23e8e0 100644
--- a/safekeeper/src/wal_backup_partial.rs
+++ b/safekeeper/src/wal_backup_partial.rs
@@ -535,6 +535,10 @@ pub async fn main_task(
         // limit concurrent uploads
         let _upload_permit = tokio::select! {
             acq = limiter.acquire_partial_backup() => acq,
+            _ = backup.tli.cancel.cancelled() => {
+                info!("timeline canceled");
+                return None;
+            }
             _ = cancel.cancelled() => {
                 info!("task canceled");
                 return None;