diff --git a/addons/hr_contract/models/hr_contract.py b/addons/hr_contract/models/hr_contract.py
index 0c3a6877a68..f107a3f3c03 100644
--- a/addons/hr_contract/models/hr_contract.py
+++ b/addons/hr_contract/models/hr_contract.py
@@ -156,7 +156,7 @@ class Contract(models.Model):
         ])
 
         for contract in contracts:
-            contract.activity_schedule(
+            contract.with_context(mail_activity_quick_update=True).activity_schedule(
                 'mail.mail_activity_data_todo', contract.date_end,
                 _("The contract of %s is about to expire.", contract.employee_id.name),
                 user_id=contract.hr_responsible_id.id or self.env.uid)