diff --git a/addon/components/md-input-date.js b/addon/components/md-input-date.js
index db4062ad..bb6570a6 100644
--- a/addon/components/md-input-date.js
+++ b/addon/components/md-input-date.js
@@ -47,6 +47,8 @@ export default MaterializeInput.extend({
     this._onDateSet = evt => {
       if (evt.select) {
         this.set('value', formatDate(evt.select));
+      } else {
+        this.set('value', null);
       }
     };