diff --git a/napalm/junos/junos.py b/napalm/junos/junos.py
index 48cb81e3a..a8ce51b98 100644
--- a/napalm/junos/junos.py
+++ b/napalm/junos/junos.py
@@ -283,12 +283,16 @@ def commit_config(self, message=""):
         self.device.cu.commit(ignore_warning=self.ignore_warning, **commit_args)
         if not self.lock_disable and not self.session_config_lock:
             self._unlock()
+        if self.config_private:
+            self.device.rpc.close_configuration()
 
     def discard_config(self):
         """Discard changes (rollback 0)."""
         self.device.cu.rollback(rb_id=0)
         if not self.lock_disable and not self.session_config_lock:
             self._unlock()
+        if self.config_private:
+            self.device.rpc.close_configuration()
 
     def rollback(self):
         """Rollback to previous commit."""