diff --git a/frappe/desk/doctype/workspace/workspace.py b/frappe/desk/doctype/workspace/workspace.py
index a3c4fe33cc..82077cc59c 100644
--- a/frappe/desk/doctype/workspace/workspace.py
+++ b/frappe/desk/doctype/workspace/workspace.py
@@ -138,6 +138,7 @@ class Workspace(Document):
 def disable_saving_as_public():
 	return (
 		frappe.flags.in_install
+		or frappe.flags.in_uninstall
 		or frappe.flags.in_patch
 		or frappe.flags.in_test
 		or frappe.flags.in_fixtures