---
title: "dateSelection(_:canSelectDate:)"
framework: uikit
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Method
path: "uikit/uicalendarselectionsingledatedelegate/dateselection(_:canselectdate:)"
---

# dateSelection(_:canSelectDate:)

Returns whether a user can select a date represented by date components in the calendar view.

## Declaration

```swift
optional func dateSelection(_ selection: UICalendarSelectionSingleDate, canSelectDate dateComponents: DateComponents?) -> Bool
```

## Parameters

- `selection`: An object that tracks a date that a user selects from a calendar view.
- `dateComponents`: Date components that represent a date to select.

## Return Value

Return Value A Boolean value that indicates whether the calendar view can select the date you provide.

## Discussion

Discussion The calendar view displays nonselectable dates as disabled.