diff --git a/modules/programs/gradle.nix b/modules/programs/gradle.nix
index 7686ec4aa..8bf5d7898 100644
--- a/modules/programs/gradle.nix
+++ b/modules/programs/gradle.nix
@@ -108,7 +108,5 @@ in {
     home.sessionVariables = mkIf (cfg.home != defaultHomeDirectory) {
       GRADLE_USER_HOME = gradleHome;
     };
-
-    programs.java.enable = true;
   };
 }