diff --git a/git-stash.sh b/git-stash.sh
index f01494dc1b..7b1638c68c 100755
--- a/git-stash.sh
+++ b/git-stash.sh
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@
 
 USAGE='[ | list | show | apply | clear]'
 
+SUBDIRECTORY_OK=Yes
 . git-sh-setup
 require_work_tree