diff --git a/compat/closefrom.c b/compat/closefrom.c
index 0175f364..be008239 100644
--- a/compat/closefrom.c
+++ b/compat/closefrom.c
@@ -14,8 +14,6 @@
  * OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THIS SOFTWARE.
  */
 
-#include "compat.h"
-
 #ifndef HAVE_CLOSEFROM
 
 #include <sys/types.h>