diff --git a/src/generic/datectlg.cpp b/src/generic/datectlg.cpp
index 1b2940997f..ab5d7448d7 100644
--- a/src/generic/datectlg.cpp
+++ b/src/generic/datectlg.cpp
@@ -569,7 +569,7 @@ void wxDatePickerCtrlGeneric::DoMoveWindow(int x, int y, int w, int h)
     wxControl::DoMoveWindow(x, y, w, h);
 
     if (m_dropped)
-        DropDown(true);
+        DropDown(false);
 }
 
 wxSize wxDatePickerCtrlGeneric::DoGetBestSize() const