diff --git a/packages/bbui/src/Form/Core/DatePicker.svelte b/packages/bbui/src/Form/Core/DatePicker.svelte
index f5a301ca32..30f6d84f5a 100644
--- a/packages/bbui/src/Form/Core/DatePicker.svelte
+++ b/packages/bbui/src/Form/Core/DatePicker.svelte
@@ -106,7 +106,7 @@
 
   const clearDateOnBackspace = event => {
     if (["Backspace", "Clear", "Delete"].includes(event.key)) {
-      dispatch("change", null)
+      dispatch("change", "")
       flatpickr.close()
     }
   }