diff --git a/AnkiDroid/src/main/res/layout/dialog_set_due_date.xml b/AnkiDroid/src/main/res/layout/dialog_set_due_date.xml
index 43db45655ec5..3e35f97347f1 100644
--- a/AnkiDroid/src/main/res/layout/dialog_set_due_date.xml
+++ b/AnkiDroid/src/main/res/layout/dialog_set_due_date.xml
@@ -30,6 +30,7 @@
 
         <com.google.android.material.tabs.TabLayout
             android:id="@+id/tab_layout"
+            android:background="@android:color/transparent"
             android:orientation="vertical"
             android:layout_width="match_parent"
             android:layout_height="wrap_content"