diff --git a/packages/gestalt-datepicker/src/DatePicker.tsx b/packages/gestalt-datepicker/src/DatePicker.tsx
index b948d6bb6d..b199a66d6d 100644
--- a/packages/gestalt-datepicker/src/DatePicker.tsx
+++ b/packages/gestalt-datepicker/src/DatePicker.tsx
@@ -139,7 +139,7 @@ export type Props = {
 const DatePickerWithForwardRef = forwardRef<HTMLInputElement, Props>(function DatePicker(
   {
     disabled,
-    disableMobileUI,
+    disableMobileUI = false,
     errorMessage,
     excludeDates,
     helperText,