diff --git a/admin.php b/admin.php
index d39dd406..1ae1ea33 100644
--- a/admin.php
+++ b/admin.php
@@ -585,8 +585,8 @@ class AdminPlugin extends Plugin
         // Initialize Admin Language if needed
         /** @var Language $language */
         $language = $this->grav['language'];
-        if ($language->enabled() && empty($this->grav['session']->admin_lang)) {
-            $this->grav['session']->admin_lang = $language->getLanguage();
+        if ($language->enabled()) {
+            $this->grav['session']->admin_lang = $language->getActive();
         }
 
         // Decide admin template and route.