diff --git a/lib/transaction_revdeps.c b/lib/transaction_revdeps.c
index fb27d97d..35e190f6 100644
--- a/lib/transaction_revdeps.c
+++ b/lib/transaction_revdeps.c
@@ -145,6 +145,12 @@ xbps_transaction_revdeps(struct xbps_handle *xhp, xbps_array_t pkgs)
 			continue;
 		}
 		free(pkgname);
+		/*
+		 * If pkg is on hold, pass to the next one.
+		 */
+		if (strcmp(tract, "hold") == 0)
+			continue;
+
 		/*
 		 * Time to validate revdeps for current pkg.
 		 */