diff --git a/dev/dags/performance_dag.py b/dev/dags/performance_dag.py
index d91b1b3dd..f3be12bf0 100644
--- a/dev/dags/performance_dag.py
+++ b/dev/dags/performance_dag.py
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@
 """
 
 import airflow
+from datetime import datetime
 import os
 from pathlib import Path
 
@@ -29,7 +30,7 @@
     ),
     # normal dag parameters
     schedule_interval=None,
-    start_date=None,
+    start_date=datetime(2024, 1, 1)
     catchup=False,
     dag_id="performance_dag",
 )