diff --git a/kicker/kicker/ui/k_mnu.cpp b/kicker/kicker/ui/k_mnu.cpp
index 65011890e..d6d130a02 100644
--- a/kicker/kicker/ui/k_mnu.cpp
+++ b/kicker/kicker/ui/k_mnu.cpp
@@ -453,6 +453,7 @@ void PanelKMenu::slotLock()
 
 void PanelKMenu::slotLogout()
 {
+    hide();
     kapp->requestShutDown();
 }