diff --git a/drivers/serial/Kconfig.xlnx b/drivers/serial/Kconfig.xlnx
index 9e79a56cca1..b861500339d 100644
--- a/drivers/serial/Kconfig.xlnx
+++ b/drivers/serial/Kconfig.xlnx
@@ -7,5 +7,6 @@ config UART_XLNX_PS
 	bool "Xilinx serial driver for MPSoC"
 	depends on SOC_XILINX_ZYNQMP
 	select SERIAL_HAS_DRIVER
+	select SERIAL_SUPPORT_INTERRUPT
 	help
 	  This option enables the UART driver for Xilinx MPSoC platforms.