Re-initialize or destroy Bootstrap datepicker dynamically

Question

Is there a way to destroy the Bootstrap datepicker dynamically updating its options like format, beforeShowDay, etc.? I know that the jQuery UI datepicker has a destroy method b

Answer 1

$('.datepicker').datepicker('remove');

Make sure you have your date picker object in DOM before removing it. Without removing you can hide the calendar and change the format of date and update it .

$('.datepicker').datepicker('update');