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Date picker

The date picker component allows merchants to select dates using a calendar interface. Use it when merchants benefit from seeing dates in context of the full month, such as selecting dates relative to today or needing weekday context.

The component supports single dates, multiple dates, and date ranges. For tight spaces, consider using date spinner instead. For text date entry, use date field.


Configure the following properties on the DatePicker component.

string

A unique identifier for the element used for targeting with CSS, JavaScript, or accessibility features.

Anchor to value
value
string
Default: ""

The currently selected date value in ISO 8601 format (YYYY-MM-DD, for example, "2024-05-15"). An empty string means no date is selected. Other date formats require conversion before setting this property. Validation occurs when the user finishes editing (on blur), rather than on every keystroke, so invalid dates are flagged after completing entry.

The date picker component provides event callbacks for handling user interactions. Learn more about handling events.

(event: <"s-date-picker">) => void

Called when the element loses focus.

Anchor to change
change
(event: <"s-date-picker">) => void

Called after editing completes, typically on blur.

Anchor to focus
focus
(event: <"s-date-picker">) => void

Called when the element receives focus.

Anchor to input
input
(event: <"s-date-picker">) => void

Called when the user makes any changes in the field.


Anchor to Select dates with a calendar pickerSelect dates with a calendar picker

Enable visual date selection using a date picker component with a calendar interface. This example shows a basic date picker with month view and date selection.

Select dates with a calendar picker

Enable visual date selection using a date picker component with a calendar interface. This example shows a basic date picker with month view and date selection.

Select dates with a calendar picker

<s-button command="--show" commandFor="date-picker">
Show
</s-button>
<s-date-picker
id="date-picker"
value="2025-10-08"
/>

Anchor to Control picker visibilityControl picker visibility

Control date picker visibility programmatically using the command system with show and hide methods. This example demonstrates using button commands to display or dismiss the calendar picker, enabling custom trigger patterns for date selection workflows.

Control picker visibility

<>
<s-button command="--show" commandFor="date-picker">
Select Date
</s-button>
<s-date-picker
id="date-picker"
value="2024-10-26"
onChange={(event) => console.log('Date selected:', event.currentTarget.value)}
/>
</>;

Anchor to Handle date selection eventsHandle date selection events

Subscribe to date selection events to respond when merchants pick a date from the calendar. This example shows how to handle onChange events to capture selected dates, enabling validation, scheduling logic, or dynamic updates based on the chosen date.

Handle date selection events

<s-date-picker
value="2024-10-26"
onInput={(event) => console.log('Input:', event.currentTarget.value)}
onChange={(event) => console.log('Change:', event.currentTarget.value)}
onFocus={(event) => console.log('Focus')}
onBlur={(event) => console.log('Blur')}
/>

  • Choose for calendar-based selection: Use date picker when users benefit from seeing a calendar view, like selecting dates relative to today or needing weekday context. Use date spinner for tight spaces or date field when users know the exact date.
  • Provide adequate space: Ensure sufficient spacing around the picker to avoid interfering with on-screen keyboards or other interactive elements.

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