Implementing Syncfusion JavaScript DatePicker

The Syncfusion EJ2 DatePicker is a feature-rich component for selecting dates with intuitive calendar navigation. It supports multiple calendar views (month, year, decade, century), date range constraints, custom formatting, special date highlighting, and full keyboard accessibility.

When to Use This Skill

Use DatePicker when you need to:

• Add date selection - Users pick dates through a calendar popup or inline display
• Constrain date ranges - Limit selectable dates between min/max values
• Format dates - Display dates in culture-specific or custom formats
• Highlight special dates - Mark birthdays, events, holidays with custom styling
• Support inline calendar - Display persistent calendar always visible
• Enable keyboard navigation - Allow Alt+Down, arrow keys, and other shortcuts
• Persist date selections - Save and restore selected dates across sessions
• Ensure accessibility - Provide WCAG 2.2 compliance and screen reader support

Quick Start Example