diff --git a/src/Avalonia.Themes.Simple/Controls/CalendarDatePicker.xaml b/src/Avalonia.Themes.Simple/Controls/CalendarDatePicker.xaml
index e09c2f78d09..dc696b21dce 100644
--- a/src/Avalonia.Themes.Simple/Controls/CalendarDatePicker.xaml
+++ b/src/Avalonia.Themes.Simple/Controls/CalendarDatePicker.xaml
@@ -118,7 +118,7 @@
 
           <Popup Name="PART_Popup"
                  PlacementTarget="{TemplateBinding}"
-                 IsLightDismissEnabled="False">
+                 IsLightDismissEnabled="True">
             <Calendar Name="PART_Calendar"
                       DisplayDate="{TemplateBinding DisplayDate}"
                       DisplayDateEnd="{TemplateBinding DisplayDateEnd}"