diff --git a/src/backend/wayland/wl_backend.c b/src/backend/wayland/wl_backend.c
index 2580f33..b95c427 100644
--- a/src/backend/wayland/wl_backend.c
+++ b/src/backend/wayland/wl_backend.c
@@ -3695,6 +3695,9 @@ wl_event_loop_run(void)
             }
 #endif
 
+            /* Fire any expired WINGs timers (workspace name fade, etc.) */
+            W_CheckTimerHandlers();
+
             /* Drain WINGs event queue */
             WMScreen *wmscr = wl_get_wmscreen();
             if (wmscr) {