diff --git a/core/java/android/widget/CalendarView.java b/core/java/android/widget/CalendarView.java
index 361eca4d33992..a19c6a813fe2d 100644
--- a/core/java/android/widget/CalendarView.java
+++ b/core/java/android/widget/CalendarView.java
@@ -247,7 +247,7 @@ public class CalendarView extends FrameLayout {
     /**
      * Which month should be displayed/highlighted [0-11].
      */
-    private int mCurrentMonthDisplayed;
+    private int mCurrentMonthDisplayed = -1;
 
     /**
      * Used for tracking during a scroll.