diff --git a/zathura.c b/zathura.c
index 9d5c9a7..7bcae5a 100644
--- a/zathura.c
+++ b/zathura.c
@@ -249,12 +249,12 @@ zathura_free(zathura_t* zathura)
     return;
   }
 
+  document_close(zathura);
+
   if (zathura->ui.session != NULL) {
     girara_session_destroy(zathura->ui.session);
   }
 
-  document_close(zathura);
-
   /* bookmarks */
   girara_list_free(zathura->bookmarks.bookmarks);