diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 5986194f..1dfded74 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -257,7 +257,7 @@ To reload css after changes
 - Shift+D: Toggle Do Not Disturb
 - Buttons 1-9: Execute alternative actions
 - Left click button / actions: Activate notification action
-- Right click notification: Close notification
+- Middle/Right click notification: Close notification
 
 ## Configuring
 
diff --git a/man/swaync.1.scd b/man/swaync.1.scd
index a5140de1..2d32832a 100644
--- a/man/swaync.1.scd
+++ b/man/swaync.1.scd
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ swaync - A simple notification daemon with a GTK gui for notifications and the c
 
 *Left click button / actions*: Activate notification action
 
-*Right click notification*: Close notification
+*Middle/Right click notification*: Close notification
 
 # CONFIGURATION
 
diff --git a/src/notification/notification.vala b/src/notification/notification.vala
index 9f8c5a3f..bb3bffce 100644
--- a/src/notification/notification.vala
+++ b/src/notification/notification.vala
@@ -206,10 +206,15 @@ namespace SwayNotificationCenter {
             ///
 
             this.button_press_event.connect ((event) => {
-                if (event.button != Gdk.BUTTON_SECONDARY) return false;
-                // Right click
-                this.close_notification ();
-                return true;
+                // Close notification on middle and right button click
+                switch (event.button) {
+                    case Gdk.BUTTON_MIDDLE:
+                    case Gdk.BUTTON_SECONDARY:
+                        this.close_notification ();
+                        return true;
+                    default:
+                        return false;
+                }
             });
 
             // Adds CSS :hover selector to EventBox