diff --git a/calendar.lua b/calendar.lua
index 49e1fec..cef1f16 100644
--- a/calendar.lua
+++ b/calendar.lua
@@ -220,7 +220,7 @@ end
 
 function calendar:update_before_showing()
 	if not self.wibox.visible then
-		self:fill_days()
+		self:now()
 	end
 end