diff --git a/src/definitions/modules/dropdown.js b/src/definitions/modules/dropdown.js
index 49da61ddd..0980fca35 100644
--- a/src/definitions/modules/dropdown.js
+++ b/src/definitions/modules/dropdown.js
@@ -423,11 +423,14 @@ $.fn.dropdown = function(parameters) {
           ;
           if( module.is.active() ) {
             module.debug('Hiding dropdown');
-            module.animate.hide(function() {
-              module.remove.visible();
-              callback.call(element);
-            });
-            settings.onHide.call(element);
+            var hideDropdown = settings.onHide.call(element);
+
+            if (hideDropdown === false) {
+              module.animate.hide(function() {
+                module.remove.visible();
+                callback.call(element);
+              });
+            }
           }
         },