diff --git a/src/generic/datectlg.cpp b/src/generic/datectlg.cpp
index 35469e70eb..c035731aab 100644
--- a/src/generic/datectlg.cpp
+++ b/src/generic/datectlg.cpp
@@ -471,8 +471,6 @@ bool wxDatePickerCtrlGeneric::Enable(bool enable)
 
     if ( !enable )
     {
-        if ( m_cal )
-            m_cal->Hide();
         if ( m_popup )
             m_popup->Hide();
     }