I would suggest validating the date they entered / selected in the code behind. That way you will know for sure the date is valid. Best options for validating date: TryParse Or Try { Datetime dt = Convert.ToDateTime(Dropdownlist.selectedValue); } catch { MessageBox.Show("Please enter a valid date."); return; } Anyway, that would be my suggestion. Hope that helps. Ben

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