diff --git a/homeassistant/loader.py b/homeassistant/loader.py
index 1fa9d0cd49d..78c89b94765 100644
--- a/homeassistant/loader.py
+++ b/homeassistant/loader.py
@@ -78,6 +78,7 @@ BASE_PRELOAD_PLATFORMS = [
     "repairs",
     "system_health",
     "trigger",
+    "backup",
 ]