diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 26d2d2316..0962feab1 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -32,6 +32,7 @@
 * Add the `showSortIndicator` property to MLC to display a sort indicator next to the sortable column names. Refs STCOM-1328.
 * Expose `aria-label` for SearchField Index `<Select>`. Refs STCOM-1329.
 * `<FilterAccordionHeader>` - move focus to accordion header after clear button is pressed. Refs STCOM-1330.
+* Remove `tabIndex="-1"` from `<Datepicker>`'s clear button, placing it in tab order. Refs STCOM-1322.
 
 ## [12.1.0](https://github.com/folio-org/stripes-components/tree/v12.1.0) (2024-03-12)
 [Full Changelog](https://github.com/folio-org/stripes-components/compare/v12.0.0...v12.1.0)
diff --git a/lib/Datepicker/Datepicker.js b/lib/Datepicker/Datepicker.js
index 2fef910be..50d6b74c5 100644
--- a/lib/Datepicker/Datepicker.js
+++ b/lib/Datepicker/Datepicker.js
@@ -390,7 +390,6 @@ const Datepicker = (
                 onClick={internalClearDate}
                 aria-label={ariaLabel}
                 id={`datepicker-clear-button-${testId}`}
-                tabIndex="-1"
                 icon="times-circle-solid"
               />
             )}