Date picker when weekday always type
date-picker-when-weekday-always-type
Date picker only when weekday / scheduling context helps. Always allow typing. Birthdays and other well-known dates use memorable date fields. Hint `mm/dd/yyyy`. Do not auto-submit on picking a day. Dual-cite GOV.UK three-field memorable date (no auto-tab) and USWDS month=select vs three text fields — both pass if labeled, no auto-advance, not `type=number`. Do not pick a house month control.
Description
USWDS date pickers appear only when weekday or scheduling context helps, and typing always remains available. Birthdays and other well-known dates use memorable date fields. Hint `mm/dd/yyyy`. Do not auto-submit on picking a day. Dual-cite GOV.UK three-field memorable dates and USWDS month=select versus three text fields—both pass if labeled, with no auto-advance and day/year not `type=number`. Birthday-only calendars, auto-submit, auto-advance, or numeric day/year fail.
When to use
Scheduling dates where weekday context helps, with typing always available.
Not when
Birthdays or other well-known dates that should use memorable typed fields only.
Agent hint
Keep dates typeable; reserve pickers for scheduling; never auto-submit or use type=number days.
Well-known dates are memorable fields (typed); picker is optional for scheduling and typing still works; no auto-submit; no auto-advance; day/year not `type=number`.
Birthday-only calendar with no typing; auto-submit on pick; auto-advance; `type=number` day/year.
Citations
USWDS — Date picker
https://designsystem.digital.gov/components/date-picker/