diff --git a/select2.js b/select2.js
index e01c1010..bca885c3 100644
--- a/select2.js
+++ b/select2.js
@@ -1171,7 +1171,7 @@ the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the Apache Lic
             this.container.removeClass("select2-dropdown-open");
             this.results.empty();
             this.clearSearch();
-
+            this.search.removeClass("select2-active");
             this.opts.element.trigger($.Event("close"));
         },